© trainspo.comTokyu Car Seibu 6000
Built by Tokyu Car, Hitachi
Overview of the Tokyu Car Seibu 6000
Explore the Seibu 6000 series, an impressive electric multiple unit from Japan.
Built in 1992 by Tokyu Car and Hitachi, this locomotive is a vital part of the Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. fleet.
Designed for a 10-car formation, the Seibu 6000 boasts a top speed of 105 km/h and individual car lengths of 20 meters.
It operates on a 1067 mm gauge with 1.5 kV DC electric systems.
This reliable train underwent refurbishment between 2006 and 2007, ensuring its continued performance on Japanese lines.
Learn more about this significant piece of Japanese railway history.
Tokyu Car Seibu 6000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Seibu 6000 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car, Hitachi · 199225 units | |
| Refurbished | 2006 - 2007 | |
| Top speed | 105 km/h65 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Seibu 6000
Railway companies that have operated the Seibu 6000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Seibu Railway Company, Ltd. | Seibu 6000 | Japan |
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