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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 209-0

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1993

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 209-0

Discover the JNR 209-0, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).

Built in 1993 by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car, this locomotive served the East Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Renowned for its model JNR 209, it stands out for its design and efficiency in passenger transport.

This series, the JNR 209, underwent a refurbishment in 2009, highlighting its durability and capacity for adaptation over time.

It operates on a 1067 mm gauge and reaches a top speed of 110 km/h, characteristics that define it as a reliable option.

Each car of the JNR 209-0 has a length of 20 meters and a width of 2.87 meters.

These dimensions, optimized for the Japanese railway network, ensure efficient and comfortable passenger transport services.

The JNR 209-0 is a testament to Japanese railway engineering, a model representing reliability and an important piece in the history of transport in Japan.

Explore the features of this iconic train that has contributed significantly to mobility in the country.

Kawasaki JNR 209-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 209
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1993
Refurbished2009
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.87 m9 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 209-0

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 209-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 209-0Japan

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