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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JR East 415-0

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1971–1974

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JR East 415-0

Discover the JR East 415-0, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been a reliable workhorse on Japan's railway network for decades.

Built between 1971 and 1974 by renowned manufacturers such as Nippon Sharyo and Kinki Sharyo, this series embodies the reliability and efficiency of Japan Railways East.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and designed for the 1067 mm gauge, the JR East 415-0 is ideally suited for both local and regional services.

Its versatility in electric systems, supporting 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz, makes this locomotive adaptable for use on various lines.

Explore the history and technical specifications of the JNR 415 series, a significant part of Japan's railway heritage.

The JR East 415-0 symbolizes the evolution of railway technology in Japan and remains a vital component of the East Japan Railway Company's fleet.

Kinki Sharyo JR East 415-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 415
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo · 1971–1974
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JR East 415-0

Railway companies that have operated the JR East 415-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 415-0Japan

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