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Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 8590
Discover the Tokyu 8590, a distinguished Japanese EMU that exemplifies efficiency and modern rail transport.
Manufactured by Tokyu Car between 1988 and 1989, this impressive unit is a cornerstone of the Tōkyū Dentetsu fleet, built for both performance and reliability.
With a top speed of 120 km/h and operating on a 1067 mm gauge with a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the Tokyu 8590 is perfectly suited for Japan's bustling urban railway networks. Experience the engineering prowess and elegance of this remarkable locomotive.
Tokyu Car Tokyu 8590 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Tokyu 8090 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car · 1988–198910 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 8590
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyu 8590, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōkyū Dentetsu | Tokyu 8590 | Japan |
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