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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki 205-3100 series

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki 205-3100 series

Explore the JR East 205-3100 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for the East Japan Railway Company.

This robust train was constructed by renowned manufacturers including Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo, ensuring a high standard of engineering.

Operating with a top speed of 100 km/h and utilizing 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the 205-3100 series is perfectly suited for the 1067 mm gauge railways.

Each car measures 20 meters in length, contributing to a reliable and efficient design for passenger transport on Japan's extensive rail network.

Kawasaki 205-3100 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Kawasaki 205-3100 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-3100 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-3100Japan

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