© trainspo.comFHI KiHa 54-500
Built by Niigata Transys, FHI
Overview of the FHI KiHa 54-500
Discover the KiHa 54-500, an elegant Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) that travels the tracks of Japan.
Designed and built by Niigata Transys and FHI, this KiHa 54 series model offers a robust design and a capacity for 70 passengers.
With a length of 21.3 meters, a width of 2.92 meters, and a height of 3.62 meters, its weight is 39 tons.
This train is part of the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) fleet, operating on a 1067 mm gauge.
It reaches a top speed of 110 km/h, ensuring efficient and reliable service on its routes.
The information comes from ja.wikipedia.org, a reliable source for the technical and operational details of this train.
If you are looking for information on Japanese trains or efficient DMUs, the KiHa 54-500 is an excellent example of railway engineering.
FHI KiHa 54-500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 54 | |
| Built by | Niigata Transys, FHI | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Capacity | 70 seats | |
| Car length | 21.3 m69 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.92 m9 ft 7 in | |
| Height | 3.62 m11 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 39 t85,980 lb |
Operators of the FHI KiHa 54-500
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 54-500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Railway Company | JR Hokkaidō KiHa 54-500 | Japan |
FHI KiHa 54-500 photos
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