Nippon Sharyo Shin-Keisei 8800

Built by Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1993–1996

3 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Shin-Keisei 8800

Discover the Shin-Keisei 8800, a prominent Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) serving the Shin-Keisei Electric Railway in Japan.

Built by Nippon Sharyo from 1993 to 1996, this sophisticated train features an 8-car formation and boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a track gauge of 1435 mm, each car measures 18.7 meters in length, 2.8 meters in width, and 4.14 meters in height, ensuring efficient and comfortable passenger transport.

Operated on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Shin-Keisei 8800, along with its related Shin-Keisei 8900 series, showcases advanced railway engineering.

This series is a key component of Japan's railway network, offering reliable and modern travel solutions.

Nippon Sharyo Shin-Keisei 8800 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Nippon Sharyo · 1993–19963 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Car length	18.7 m61 ft 4 in	61 ft 4 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in