© trainspo.comTokyu Car Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Built by Alna, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Explore the Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 SE, a modern electric multiple unit designed for efficient urban transportation in Japan.
Serving the Ōsaka Municipal Subway, these trains were constructed between 1990 and 1998 by leading manufacturers including Alna, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car.
The New 20 series operates with a 1435 mm gauge and utilizes a 750 V DC third rail system for power, ensuring reliable performance on its network.
These EMUs are a vital part of the Osaka Subway Class 20, recognized for their dependable and high-performing capabilities within the city's transit system.
Discover more about the technical specifications and see impressive visuals of this essential rolling stock in the Japanese rail landscape.
Tokyu Car Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Alna, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1990–1998 | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se
Railway companies that have operated the Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ōsaka Municipal Subway | Osaka Subway 20 | Japan |
Tokyu Car Osaka Municipal Subway New 20 se photos
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