© trainspo.comTokyu Car KiHa 28
Built by FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car KiHa 28
Discover the iconic KiHa 28, a reliable diesel multiple unit that served the Japanese railway network.
Originally part of the KiHa 58 series, this versatile train was built by prominent manufacturers including FHI, Niigata Transys, and Nippon Sharyo.
With a top speed of 95 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the KiHa 28 provided efficient transportation across Japan.
Its dimensions of 21.3 meters in length, 2.94 meters in width, and 3.92 meters in height made it a familiar sight on the tracks.
This particular unit, a JR Kyushu KiHa 28, showcases the enduring legacy of Japanese railway engineering.
Tokyu Car KiHa 28 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 58 | |
| Built by | FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 21.3 m69 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.92 m12 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car KiHa 28
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 28, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Railway Company | JR Kyushu KiHa 28 | Japan |
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