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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car Tobu 9000

Built by Tokyu Car, FHI, Alna

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1981–1994

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
SeriesTobu 9000
Built byTokyu Car, FHI, Alna · 1981–1994
Refurbished2007 - 2008
Top speed100 km/h62 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 Tobu 9000

Railway companies that have operated the Tobu 9000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Tōbu Railway Co., Ltd.Tobu 9000Japan

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