© trainspo.comTokyu Car AE series
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car AE series
Explore the impressive AE series of Japanese electric multiple units (EMUs).
Built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car between 2009 and 2010, these locomotives are designed for speed and efficiency, reaching a top speed of 160 km/h.
Each unit features an 8-car formation (6M2T) and operates on a 1435 mm gauge, utilizing 1.5 kV DC electric systems. These advanced trains are a key part of the Keisei Electric Railway's operations in Japan.
Discover the engineering excellence of the AE series, offering a comfortable and rapid travel experience.
Tokyu Car AE series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 2009–20108 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars (6M2T) | |
| Width | 2.79 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car AE series
Railway companies that have operated the AE series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Keisei Electric Railway | Keisei AE | Japan |
Tokyu Car AE series photos
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