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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi 205-3100 series

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

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

Overview of the Hitachi 205-3100 series

Explore the 205-3100 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan.

This robust and reliable locomotive is a distinctive presence on Japanese railways, built with the excellence of renowned manufacturers including Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo.

The 205-3100 series reaches a top speed of 100 km/h and operates efficiently on a 1067 mm gauge.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and is powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, ensuring optimized performance on its routes.

Ideal for rail enthusiasts and industry professionals, this series marks a milestone in Japan's passenger transport history, blending precision engineering with operational efficiency.

Hitachi 205-3100 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
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 205-3100 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-3100 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-3100Japan

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