© trainspo.comFHI Amagi AR300
Built by FHI, Niigata
Overview of the FHI Amagi AR300
Discover the Amagi AR300, a modern DMU designed for efficient rail travel in Japan.
This versatile Diesel Multiple Unit, operated by the Amagi Railway, boasts a robust build by FHI, Niigata, with its first units introduced in 2001. The Amagi AR300 operates on a 1067 mm gauge, ensuring compatibility with extensive Japanese rail networks.
Each car in the Amagi AR300 series measures 18.5 meters in length, with a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 3.99 meters, making it a well-proportioned and practical choice for passenger transport.
Learn more about this impressive locomotive and its contributions to Japanese railways.
FHI Amagi AR300 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | FHI, Niigata · 20017 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 18.5 m60 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 3.99 m13 ft 1 in |
Operators of the FHI Amagi AR300
Railway companies that have operated the Amagi AR300, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Amagi Railway | Amatetsu AR300 | Japan |
FHI Amagi AR300 photos
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