Specifications [ Kawasaki M8 ]
Kawasaki - Japan
Builder
Japan
Origin
2010 - Ongoing
Production Run
471 units
Production Total
Front-Right
Driver Position
25.9m | 85.0 ft
Length
NOTE: May include length of entire train set
65,700 kg
(144,869 lb | 72 US Tons)
Weight
Electric
Power Source
Mitsubishi Electric MAP-204-A25VD191; Third Rail 750v DC; Overhead 12.5Kv-25kV 60Hz AC.
Engine / Drive Source
8 x Mitsubishi MB5129A asychronous 3-phase developing 270 horsepower each.
Traction Motor / Sets
2,160 hp
Rated Output Power
160.0 kph
(99.4 mph)
Max Speed
Wheel Arrangement
(Loco Facing Left)
Series Variants
M8 - Base Series Name.
Operating Countries
United States
Customers / Operators:
Metro-North Railroad; Shore Line East (CT Rail)
NOTE: Includes both past and present