Tokyu Car Tokyu 8500 series

Discover the versatile Tokyu 8500 series electric multiple unit (EMU).

Built by Tokyu Car between 1975 and 1990, this iconic train served the Japanese Tōkyū Dentetsu railway company as the Tokyu 8500 class.

With its 1067 mm gauge and 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it provided reliable service for many years.

Some of these robust EMUs later found a new operational life in Indonesia, serving the Indonesian Railways as the KAI 8500 class.

This series represents a significant piece of railway history, known for its performance and enduring presence.

Experience a journey through the operational history of the Tokyu 8500 series, connecting Japan and Indonesia.