© trainspo.comTokyu Car Chichibu 7800
Built by Tokyu Car 4
Overview of the Tokyu Car Chichibu 7800
Explore the Chichibu 7800, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Japan's railway landscape.
Operated by the Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd., this two-car train features a 1067 mm gauge, ensuring its reliable operation on Japanese tracks.
Built by Tokyu Car, the Chichibu 7800 boasts a top speed of 80 km/h. Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.8 meters in width, with an impressive height of 4.12 meters and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.
Discover more about this captivating locomotive, a significant part of Japan's railway heritage.
Tokyu Car Chichibu 7800 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car 4 | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.12 m13 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Chichibu 7800
Railway companies that have operated the Chichibu 7800, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chichibu Railway Co., Ltd. | Chichibu 7800 | Japan |
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