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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 415-1500

Built by Kawasaki, Hitachi

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1986

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 415-1500

Discover the JNR 415-1500, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has served Japan's rail network with distinction.

Built by Kawasaki and Hitachi in 1986, this resilient locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge and powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the JNR 415-1500 has been a staple of the Kyushu Railway Company, also known as JR Kyushu.

Experience the legacy of Japanese railway engineering with this notable series, a testament to enduring quality and performance.

Kawasaki JNR 415-1500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 415
Built byKawasaki, Hitachi · 1986
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 415-1500

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 415-1500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kyushu Railway CompanyJR Kyushu 415-1500Japan

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