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Electric multiple unit

JNR 105-0

Built by JNR

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

Overview of the JNR 105-0

Discover the JNR 105-0, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served Japan with the West Japan Railway Company. This robust train, known for its 1067mm gauge, was built by JNR and achieved a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport.

Measuring 2.87 meters in width and 3.67 meters in height, the JNR 105-0 was designed for efficiency and functionality on the Japanese rail network. It operated on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, a common standard for many railway lines in Japan.

This iconic series, specifically the JR West 105-0 class, played a significant role in the country's transportation history, embodying the dependable performance characteristic of JNR rolling stock.

JNR 105-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 105
Built byJNR
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.87 m9 ft 5 in
Height3.67 m12 ft 0 in

Operators of the JNR 105-0

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 105-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 105-0Japan

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