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Diesel multiple unit

JNR KiHa 40-500

Built by JNR

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1977–1982
94 units

Overview of the JNR KiHa 40-500

Discover the KiHa 40-500, an elegant Japanese DMU model.

Operated by the East Japan Railway Company, this train is part of the KiHa 40 series.

Built by JNR between 1977 and 1982, this model is distinguished by its 1067 mm gauge.

It stands as a remarkable example of Japanese railway engineering.

Explore this symbol of Japanese rail transport, synonymous with reliability and tradition.

The KiHa 40-500 is ready to take you on an unforgettable journey through the Japanese landscape.

JNR KiHa 40-500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesKiHa 40
Built byJNR · 1977–198294 units
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the JNR KiHa 40-500

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 40-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East KiHa 40-500Japan

JNR KiHa 40-500 photos

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