© trainspo.comTokyu Car Keio 8000
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Keio 8000
Discover the Keio 8000, a modern electric multiple unit designed for efficient passenger transport in Japan.
Built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car starting in 1992, this EMU operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, ensuring reliable and swift journeys.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a car length of 20 meters, the Keio 8000 provides a comfortable travel experience on the Keio Corporation's network.
Its sturdy construction, featuring a width of 2.85 meters and a height of 4.1 meters, along with a 1372 mm gauge, showcases advanced Japanese railway engineering.
The Keio 8000 represents a significant contribution to urban mobility, offering a blend of performance and practicality for commuters.
Tokyu Car Keio 8000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1992 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,372 mmNarrow gauge4 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.1 m13 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Keio 8000
Railway companies that have operated the Keio 8000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Keio Corporation | Keio 8000 | Japan |
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