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Kinki Sharyo JNR 255 series

Built by Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 255 series

Discover the JNR 255 series, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train designed and built by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car.

This distinguished locomotive operates in Japan under the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) as part of the JR East 255 class.

Renowned for its efficiency and performance, the JNR 255 series boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it a reliable choice for railway operations.

Its robust construction includes a 9-car formation, a 1067 mm gauge, and dimensions of 2.95 m in width and 3.79 m in height.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this train is a testament to advanced Japanese railway engineering.

Explore the JNR 255 series for your transportation needs.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 255 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation9 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height3.79 m12 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 255 series

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 255 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 255Japan

Kinki Sharyo JNR 255 series photos

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