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Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1968
36 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Explore the iconic Tokyo Metro 6000 series, a cornerstone of public transportation.

These Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains were built by renowned manufacturers like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, with production beginning in 1968.

Measuring 2.8 meters wide and 4.13 meters high, these trains are engineered for efficient operation with a top speed of 100 km/h, utilizing a 1.5 kV DC electric system and a 1067 mm gauge track.

Originally serving the TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit Authority, the 6000 series continued its service with Tokyo Metro and found a second life with Indonesian Railways, highlighting their enduring design and reliability.

Discover the history and technical details of this significant railway model, a testament to Japanese engineering excellence and its international reach.

Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series technical specifications

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Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 196836 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.13 m13 ft 7 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series

Railway companies that have operated the Tokyo Metro 6000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indonesian RailwaysKAI 6000Indonesia
Tokyo MetroTokyo Metro 6000Japan
TRTA - Teito Rapid Transit AuthorityEidan 6000Japan

Nippon Sharyo Tokyo Metro 6000 series photos

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