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Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 1000 series
Explore the Tokyu 1000 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from Japan's Tōkyū Dentetsu railway company.
Designed and built by Tokyu Car, this series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system. It runs on a 1067 mm gauge, a standard for many Japanese railway lines.
With a width of 2.8 meters, the Tokyu 1000 series makes a notable presence on the routes it serves, offering a reliable and efficient option for passenger transport in Japan.
Tokyu Car Tokyu 1000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 1000 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyu 1000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōkyū Dentetsu | Tokyu 1000 | Japan |
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