© trainspo.comTokyu Car Tobu 9000
Built by Tokyu Car, FHI, Alna
Overview of the Tokyu Car Tobu 9000
Discover the Tobu 9000 series, a prominent electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.
Built between 1981 and 1994 by manufacturers like Tokyu Car, FHI, and Alna, this train is recognized for its reliable performance on the rails.
The Tobu 9000 is notable for its substantial 10-car formation, with each car measuring 20 meters, offering ample passenger capacity.
Operating at a top speed of 100 km/h, it utilizes a 1067 mm gauge and a 1.5 kV DC electric system, perfectly suited for Japan's urban and suburban railway networks.
Undergoing a significant refurbishment between 2007 and 2008, the Tobu 9000 series has seen its capabilities and lifespan extended.
Explore the Tobu 9000, a key part of Japanese railway history.
Tokyu Car Tobu 9000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tobu 9000 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car, FHI, Alna · 1981–1994 | |
| Refurbished | 2007 - 2008 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 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 Tobu 9000
Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 9000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd. | Tobu 9000 | Japan |
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