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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 169

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 169

Explore the JNR 169, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has graced the railways of Japan.

This distinguished train, built by esteemed manufacturers including Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Initially serving with the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), the JNR 169 later found a new chapter with the Shinano Railway, highlighting its enduring reliability and adaptability.

With a gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 169 is a significant piece of Japanese railway heritage, captivating the imaginations of train enthusiasts.

Kawasaki JNR 169 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 165
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 169

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 169, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 169Japan
Shinano RailwayShinatetsu 169Japan

Kawasaki JNR 169 photos

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