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Hitachi 205-0 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Hitachi 205-0 series

Explore the versatile 205-0 series, an electric multiple unit (EMU) renowned for its enduring service and adaptability.

Originally built by prominent Japanese manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series has been a cornerstone of rail transport.

With a maximum speed of 100 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the 205-0 series is designed for efficient operation on various railway networks.

These trains have a rich history, notably serving with the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan and continuing their operational life with Indonesian Railways in Indonesia.

The 205-0 series, featuring 20-meter long cars and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, exemplifies robust engineering and reliable performance.

Discover more about this significant locomotive series and its contributions to railway history.

Information sourced from en.wikipedia.org.

Hitachi 205-0 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Hitachi 205-0 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-0 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indonesian RailwaysKAI 205Indonesia
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-0Japan

Hitachi 205-0 series photos

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