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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Seibu 6000

Built by Tokyu Car, Hitachi

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1992
25 units

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
SeriesSeibu 6000
Built byTokyu Car, Hitachi · 199225 units
Refurbished2006 - 2007
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Car length20 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Seibu Railway Company, Ltd.Seibu 6000Japan

Tokyu Car Seibu 6000 photos

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