© trainspo.comTokyu Car Keikyu 1000
Built by Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1959–1978 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 18 m59 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.05 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Keihin Kyūkō | Keikyu 1000 | Japan |
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