FHI JNR KiHa 31

Built by JNR, Niigata Transys, FHI

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1986–1988

Overview of the FHI JNR KiHa 31

Discover the JNR KiHa 31, a reliable diesel multiple unit (DMU) known for its service with the Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.

This distinctive train, built by JNR, Niigata Transys, and FHI between 1986 and 1988, operates on a 1067 mm gauge track.

With a car length of 17.25 meters and a top speed of 95 km/h, the KiHa 31 is a practical and efficient locomotive for regional transportation.

Its dimensions, including a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 3.62 meters, highlight its well-engineered design for Japanese railways.

Railway companies that have operated the JNR KiHa 31, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Kyushu Railway Company	JR Kyushu KiHa 31	Japan