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Electric multiple unit

JNR 101

Built by JNR

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1957–1969

Overview of the JNR 101

Discover the JNR 101, an iconic electric multiple unit with a rich history at East Japan Railway Company. Boasting a top speed of 100 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, this train represents the technological advancements of its era.

Built between 1957 and 1969, the JNR 101 features a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.88 meters. Its 1.5 kV DC electric system ensured efficient service in the regions where it operated.

Also known as the JR East 101 series, this train is a fascinating piece of railway heritage. The JNR 101 embodies the evolution of public transportation and continues to capture the imagination of train enthusiasts and historians alike.

JNR 101 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 101
Built byJNR · 1957–1969
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
Width2.88 m9 ft 5 in

Operators of the JNR 101

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 101, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 101Japan

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