© trainspo.comTeikoku Sharyo KiHa 28
Built by FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 28
Discover the KiHa 28, a remarkable Japanese DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit).
This train, notably operated by the Kyushu Railway Company in Japan, stands as an iconic example of Japanese railway engineering. It is a key part of the KiHa 58 series, showcasing reliable and efficient design.
With a top speed of 95 km/h and a car length of 21.3 meters, the KiHa 28 effectively blends performance with practicality. It measures 2.94 meters wide and 3.92 meters high, utilizing a standard 1067 mm gauge, common across many railway networks.
Built by renowned manufacturers including FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this locomotive embodies the quality and dependability associated with Japanese rail production.
Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 28 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 58 | |
| Built by | FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 21.3 m69 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.92 m12 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Teikoku Sharyo KiHa 28
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 28, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Railway Company | JR Kyushu KiHa 28 | Japan |
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