© trainspo.comKawasaki JNR 209-3000
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 209-3000
Explore the JNR 209-3000, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the Japanese railways.
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car in 1996, this series was later refurbished in 2009, maintaining an efficient and functional design.
Its width of 2.87 meters and a car length of 20 meters make it ideal for Japanese lines.
With a top speed of 110 km/h, the JNR 209-3000 has been a pillar for the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), operating on a 1067 mm gauge.
A piece of Japanese railway history, the JNR 209-3000 continues to represent reliability and innovation in rail transport, perfect for train enthusiasts and railway history buffs.
Kawasaki JNR 209-3000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 209 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1996 | |
| Refurbished | 2009 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 209-3000
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 209-3000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 209-3000 | Japan |
Kawasaki JNR 209-3000 photos
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