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Electric multiple unit

JNR 201

Built by JNR

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1979

Overview of the JNR 201

Discover the JNR 201 series, an iconic EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has served Japan with distinction.

Built by JNR starting in 1979, this versatile train is designed for the 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in Japan.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, the JNR 201 is equipped with a 1.5 kV DC electric system, making it efficient and reliable for passenger transport.

Each car measures 20 meters in length, contributing to its operational flexibility.

This notable series has been operated by prestigious companies like East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West), highlighting its importance in the nation's railway history.

JNR 201 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 201
Built byJNR · 1979
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 JNR 201

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 201, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 201Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 201Japan

JNR 201 photos

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