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Diesel multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JR West 87

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2017
1 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JR West 87

Explore the modern JR West 87, a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train operating in Japan.

Built with efficiency and passenger comfort in mind, this high-quality train was constructed by Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo in 2017.

Capable of reaching a top speed of 110 km/h, the JR West 87 operates in 10-car formations (4M6T), optimizing its performance across the West Japan Railway Company network.

Its 1067 mm gauge ensures smooth and secure operation within Japan's extensive railway system.

Kinki Sharyo JR West 87 technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 20171 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars (4M6T)

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JR West 87

Railway companies that have operated the JR West 87, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 87Japan

Kinki Sharyo JR West 87 photos

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