Tokyu Car Hokuso 7800

Explore the Hokuso 7800, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) operating with the Hokusō Railway in Japan.

Originally part of the Hokuso 7300 series, this reliable train was built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car in 1997 and underwent refurbishment in 2003. It boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and is designed for the 1435 mm standard gauge prevalent in Japan.

The Hokuso 7800 operates in an 8-car formation, with each car measuring 18 meters in length. Its electrical system utilizes 1.5 kV DC, and its dimensions are 2.76 meters wide and 4.05 meters high, making it a well-suited and efficient vehicle for Japanese rail networks.