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Diesel multiple unit

JNR KiHa 40-3000

Built by JNR

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the JNR KiHa 40-3000

Discover the KiHa 40-3000, an iconic diesel multiple unit (DMU) that graces the Japanese railway landscape.

Operating primarily with the West Japan Railway Company, this series is renowned for its reliability and its capability to serve regional lines.

With a track gauge of 1067 mm, the KiHa 40-3000 fits seamlessly into the country's railway infrastructure, offering an authentic travel experience.

This model, originating from JNR construction, represents a significant part of Japanese railway history, continuing to transport passengers.

Explore the robustness and charm of this railway unit, a testament to Japanese rail engineering expertise.

JNR KiHa 40-3000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesKiHa 40
Built byJNR
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the JNR KiHa 40-3000

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 40-3000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West KiHa 40-3000Japan

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