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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JR East 203 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1982–1986
17 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JR East 203 series

Discover the JR East 203 series, a vital electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the East Japan Railway Company. Built between 1982 and 1986 by distinguished manufacturers including Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, these trains are an integral part of Japan's extensive rail network.

Designed for efficient passenger transport, the 203 series boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a seating capacity of 528 passengers. Each formation consists of 10 cars, operating on a 1067 mm gauge track.

Equipped with a 1.5 kV DC electric system, these trains are well-suited for both urban and suburban routes. The comfortable 2.8-meter width ensures a pleasant journey for all passengers, making the JR East 203 series a familiar and reliable sight on East Japan Railway lines.

Kinki Sharyo JR East 203 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1982–198617 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Capacity528 seats
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JR East 203 series

Railway companies that have operated the JR East 203 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 203Japan

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