Kawasaki JR West 87

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

2017

1 units

Overview of the Kawasaki JR West 87

Discover the modern JR West 87, a versatile DMU operating for the West Japan Railway Company.

This impressive locomotive, built by Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo in 2017, showcases advanced engineering.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a substantial 10-car formation (4M6T), it's designed for efficient and comfortable passenger service.

The JR West 87 operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in Japan.

Explore the reliability and performance of this notable Japanese railway asset.

Railway companies that have operated the JR West 87, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
West Japan Railway Company	JR West 87	Japan

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