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Diesel multiple unit

JNR KiHa 183

Built by JNR

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

Overview of the JNR KiHa 183

Discover the KiHa 183, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) first built by JNR in 1979.

These robust trains, renowned for their performance and reliability, serve Japan with the Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaidō) and are also in operation with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Featuring a top speed of 130 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the KiHa 183 DMUs make a significant presence on rail networks.

With a car length of 21.3 meters and a width of 2.9 meters, they offer a practical solution for various routes.

Experience the engineering and storied history of the KiHa 183.

JNR KiHa 183 technical specifications

Value
Built byJNR · 1979
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length21.3 m69 ft 11 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in

Operators of the JNR KiHa 183

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 183, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō KiHa 183Japan
State Railway of ThailandSRT KiHa 183Thailand

JNR KiHa 183 photos

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