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Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 8000
Discover the Tokyu 8000, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served Japanese railways.
Built by Tokyu Car, this robust and reliable model operates on a 1067 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 120 km/h.
Its car length of 20 meters, width of 2.8 meters, and height of 4.14 meters make it an efficient means for passenger transport.
Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the Tokyu 8000 has been a pillar in the operations of Tōkyū Dentetsu and also for Izukyū Corporation, with its Izukyu 8000 variant.
Explore the features of this historic Japanese train.
Tokyu Car Tokyu 8000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tokyu 8090 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.14 m13 ft 7 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 8000
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyu 8000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Izukyū Corporation | Izukyu 8000 | Japan |
| Tōkyū Dentetsu | Tokyu 8000 | Japan |
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