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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Keikyu 1000

Built by Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1959–1978

Overview of the Tokyu Car Keikyu 1000

Discover the Keikyu 1000 series, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that played a significant role in Japan's railway history.

Built by Kawasaki and Tokyu Car between 1959 and 1978, this model is renowned for its blend of performance and reliability, serving the Keihin Kyūkō network.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Keikyu 1000 offered efficient passenger transport.

Each car measures 18 meters in length, 2.8 meters in width, and 4.05 meters in height, specifically designed for the 1.5 kV DC electric system.

The Keikyu 1000 series represents a crucial period of railway advancement, delivering a comfortable and effective travel experience for many years.

Tokyu Car Keikyu 1000 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1959–1978
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length18 m59 ft 1 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height4.05 m13 ft 3 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car Keikyu 1000

Railway companies that have operated the Keikyu 1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Keihin KyūkōKeikyu 1000Japan

Tokyu Car Keikyu 1000 photos

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