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Electric multiple unit

JNR 115 series

Built by JNR

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1963–1983
1,921 units

Overview of the JNR 115 series

Discover the versatile 115 series EMU, a robust electric multiple unit that has served Japan's railways with distinction.

Manufactured by JNR between 1963 and 1983, the 115 series is renowned for its adaptability and widespread use across various railway companies.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and operating on a 1067 mm gauge, this reliable train utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it a foundational element of commuter and regional rail networks.

Key operators include East Japan Railway Company (JR East 115), West Japan Railway Company (JR West 115-2000), and Shinano Railway (Shinatetsu 115), showcasing its enduring operational significance.

JNR 115 series technical specifications

Value
Built byJNR · 1963–19831,921 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the JNR 115 series

Railway companies that have operated the 115 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 115Japan
Shinano RailwayShinatetsu 115Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 115-2000Japan

JNR 115 series photos

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