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Kinki Sharyo 205-0 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

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

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 205-0 series

Discover the versatile 205-0 series, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that has left a significant mark on Japanese railway history. Originally developed for the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), this series is renowned for its enduring reliability and operational efficiency.

Engineered for the demanding Japanese urban transport network, the 205-0 series boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge. These trains were skillfully constructed by leading manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, reflecting their robust build quality.

Compatible with 1.5 kV DC electric systems and featuring a car length of 20 meters, the 205-0 series offers excellent operational flexibility. Its legacy extends beyond Japan, with these dependable EMUs now also serving Indonesian Railways (KAI), continuing to facilitate essential transportation across diverse regions.

Kinki Sharyo 205-0 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo 205-0 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-0 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Indonesian RailwaysKAI 205Indonesia
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-0Japan

Kinki Sharyo 205-0 series photos

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