© trainspo.comTokyu Car KiHa 20
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata
Overview of the Tokyu Car KiHa 20
Discover the KiHa 20, a versatile railcar that has served with distinction in Japan.
This model, built by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car, is known for its robustness and reliability.
With a 1067 mm gauge and a length of approximately 20 meters, the KiHa 20 has been adapted for various operations.
Operated by companies such as the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway, Isumi Railway Company, and Mizushima Rinkai Railway, the KiHa 20 has left a significant mark on Japanese railway transport.
Explore the history and legacy of this iconic railcar.
Tokyu Car KiHa 20 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 20 | |
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Teikoku Sharyo, FHI, Nippon Sharyo, Niigata | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Length | 20 m65 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car KiHa 20
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 20, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachinaka Seaside Railway | Hitachinaka DC20 | Japan |
| Isumi Railway Company | Isumi KiHa 20 | Japan |
| Mizushima Rinkai Railway | MRR KiHa 20 | Japan |
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