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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo 205-500 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 205-500 series

Discover the JR East 205-500 series, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) gracing the railways of Japan. These reliable and powerful trains are a familiar sight in East Japan.

Built by esteemed manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, the 205-500 series boasts a top speed of 100 km/h. With a 1067 mm gauge and a car length of 20 meters, these trains are perfectly adapted for Japan's rail infrastructure.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, these EMUs are a key component of modern Japanese rail transport. The East Japan Railway Company relies on this proven series to deliver safe and efficient journeys for its passengers.

Kinki Sharyo 205-500 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 205-500 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-500 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-500Japan

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