Kawasaki JNR 209-500

Explore the JNR 209-500, an iconic suburban train from Japan.

This Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) was built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car starting in 1998.

Operated by the East Japan Railway Company, this model, which underwent refurbishment in 2009, is designed for speeds up to 110 km/h.

With a 1067 mm gauge, each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.87 meters in width.

The JNR 209-500, often referred to as the JR East 209-500, is a cornerstone of Japanese rail transport, offering reliability and efficiency to the millions of passengers it carries daily.