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Overview of the Tokyu Car Sotetsu 9000
Discover the Sotetsu 9000, an impressive electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by the Sagami Railway Co Ltd in Japan.
Built by Tokyu Car in 1993, this train features a 10-car formation with 6 of those cars being powered.
With a gauge of 1067 mm and a width of 2.9 meters, the Sotetsu 9000 fits seamlessly into the Japanese railway network.
It operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and reaches a top speed of 120 km/h, making it an efficient choice for passenger transport.
Its power output of 4320 kW highlights its capacity for daily operations, with each car measuring 20 meters in length for passenger comfort.
Tokyu Car Sotetsu 9000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car · 19937 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 4,320 kW5,793 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars (6M) | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Sotetsu 9000
Railway companies that have operated the Sotetsu 9000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sagami Railway Co Ltd | Sōtetsu 9000 | Japan |
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