Kinki Sharyo JNR 121

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 121

Explore the JNR 121, an iconic Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).

This model, operated by the Shikoku Railway Company, is known for its efficient 2-car formation and a width of 2.87 meters, perfectly suited for the 1067 mm gauge railways.

Built by leading manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, the JNR 121 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h.

With a car length of 20 meters and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it stands as a testament to effective Japanese rail engineering for passenger transport.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 121 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	2 cars
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.87 m9 ft 5 in	9 ft 5 in
Height	4.09 m13 ft 5 in	13 ft 5 in