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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Tobu 8000

Built by FHI, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1963–1983

Overview of the Tokyu Car Tobu 8000

Discover the iconic Tobu 8000 series, a robust electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served Japan's Tōbu Railway with distinction.

Built by FHI and Tokyu Car between 1963 and 1983, this reliable train underwent significant refurbishment from 1986 to 2008, ensuring its continued operational efficiency.

Capable of reaching speeds of 110 km/h, the Tobu 8000 operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, showcasing classic Japanese railway engineering.

With a width of 2.85 meters and a height of 4.2 meters, this train is a notable presence on the railway lines, representing a significant chapter in Japanese rail history.

Tokyu Car Tobu 8000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesTobu 8000
Built byFHI, Tokyu Car · 1963–1983
Refurbished1986 - 2008
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Height4.2 m13 ft 9 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car Tobu 8000

Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 8000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.Tobu 8000Japan

Tokyu Car Tobu 8000 photos

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