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Electric multiple unit

JR East JNR 209-1000

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1999
2 units

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
SeriesJNR 209
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 19992 units
Refurbished2009
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.87 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.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 209-1000Japan

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