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Overview of the Seibu 9000
Discover the Seibu 9000, a remarkable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) serving the Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. in Japan.
Built between 1993 and 1998, this robust train boasts a 10-car formation and can reach impressive speeds of up to 120 km/h, making it an efficient part of Japan's rail network.
Operating on a 1067 mm gauge and powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the Seibu 9000 exemplifies precision engineering. Its dimensions, a width of 2.87 m and a height of 4.21 m, ensure reliable and sturdy performance.
Seibu 9000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Seibu · 1993–19988 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 4.21 m13 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Seibu 9000
Railway companies that have operated the Seibu 9000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. | Seibu 9000 | Japan |
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