© trainspo.comJR East JNR 209-1000
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the JR East JNR 209-1000
Explore the JNR 209-1000, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that has played a significant role in Japan's railway landscape.
Constructed by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car in 1999, this series JNR 209 was designed for efficiency and reliability.
It received a refurbishment in 2009, highlighting its ongoing commitment to modern rail transport.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a 10-car formation, the JNR 209-1000 is well-suited for busy routes.
Its 1067 mm gauge and dimensions of 20 meters per car and 2.87 meters in width make it a distinctive element of Japanese railway infrastructure.
JR East JNR 209-1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 209 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 19992 units | |
| Refurbished | 2009 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the JR East JNR 209-1000
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 209-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 209-1000 | Japan |
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