Tokyu Car Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

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

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

224 t

493,835 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1981–1986

18 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car Fukuoka Subway 1000 series

Explore the Fukuoka Subway 1000 series, an iconic EMU serving the vibrant city of Fukuoka, Japan.

Constructed by leading manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki between 1981 and 1986, these 6-car trains are a familiar sight on the Fukuoka City Subway.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a track gauge of 1067 mm, they provide efficient and reliable passenger transport.

Refurbished between 1997 and 2004, the 1000 series continues to offer a comfortable journey, featuring electric systems of 1.5 kV DC.

Discover the robust engineering of these trains, each car measuring 20 meters in length and boasting a width of 2.86 meters.

Tokyu Car Fukuoka Subway 1000 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1981–198618 units
Refurbished	1997 - 2004 (18)
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	6 cars
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.86 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	4.13 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	224 t493,835 lb	493,835 lb