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Hitachi 205-5000 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 205-5000 series

Discover the powerful JR East 205-5000 series EMU, a notable electric multiple unit designed for efficient passenger transport.

Built by esteemed manufacturers such as Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo, this series boasts a robust construction.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the 205-5000 series is equipped to handle demanding rail operations.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and utilizing 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it ensures reliable and swift journeys.

Explore the capabilities of this impressive Japanese locomotive, a testament to advanced railway engineering.

Hitachi 205-5000 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
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Operators of the Hitachi 205-5000 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-5000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-5000Japan

Hitachi 205-5000 series photos

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