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Overview of the Tokyu Car Nankai 50000
Discover the Nankai 50000 series, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that serves the Nankai Electric Railway in Japan.
Built by Tokyu Car in 1994, this distinctive train operates on a 1067 mm gauge and is formed of a 6-car configuration.
With a total train length of 125.6 meters, the Nankai 50000 series is designed for efficiency and passenger comfort, featuring a width of 2.85 meters and a height of 4.14 meters.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this robust locomotive weighs 219 tons, making it a reliable and integral part of Japan's railway network.
Tokyu Car Nankai 50000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car · 1994 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 6 cars | |
| Train length | 125.6 m412 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 4.14 m13 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 219 t482,812 lb |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Nankai 50000
Railway companies that have operated the Nankai 50000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nankai Electric Railway | Nankai 50000 | Japan |
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