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Kinki Sharyo 205-3000 series

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

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

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 205-3000 series

Discover the robust and reliable JR East 205-3000 series, an iconic EMU designed for efficient passenger transportation in Japan.

Manufactured by renowned companies including Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo, this series stands as a testament to Japanese railway engineering excellence.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a track gauge of 1067 mm, the 205-3000 series is expertly suited for operation on the extensive network of the East Japan Railway Company.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these trains provide an efficient and environmentally conscious travel experience for thousands of commuters daily.

Explore the innovative design and performance that make the JR East 205-3000 series an indispensable and highly regarded part of Japan's modern rail landscape.

Kinki Sharyo 205-3000 series technical specifications

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

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo 205-3000 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-3000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-3000Japan

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