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Overview of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 9000 series
Discover the Tokyu 9000 series, an iconic Japanese commuter train.
Built by Tokyu Car between 1986 and 1991, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operates on the Tōkyū Dentetsu network in Japan.
Featuring a top speed of 120 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the Tokyu 9000 series is perfectly suited for Japanese railway infrastructure. Its dimensions, a width of 2.8 m and a height of 4.05 m, reflect its engineering optimized for mass transit.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this train combines performance with efficiency, making it a popular choice for Japanese commuters.
Tokyu Car Tokyu 9000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Tokyu Car · 1986–1991 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.05 m13 ft 3 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car Tokyu 9000 series
Railway companies that have operated the Tokyu 9000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Tōkyū Dentetsu | Tokyu 9000 | Japan |
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