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Diesel multiple unit

JNR KiHa 30

Built by JNR

Top speed
95 km/h
59 mph
Weight
33 t
72,752 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the JNR KiHa 30

Discover the KiHa 30, a reliable diesel multiple unit (DMU) that has served Japan's railways with distinction.

Built by JNR, this compact, single-car unit boasts a top speed of 95 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

With a car length of 20 meters and a weight of 33 tons, the KiHa 30 is an efficient and practical choice for various rail operations.

This model, also known as the JR East KiHa 30, is a testament to Japanese engineering.

JNR KiHa 30 technical specifications

Value
SeriesKiha 35
Built byJNR
Top speed95 km/h59 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation1 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.93 m9 ft 7 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in
Weight33 t72,752 lb

Operators of the JNR KiHa 30

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 30, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East KiHa 30Japan

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