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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Transys 1200

Built by Niigata Transys

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Niigata Transys 1200

Discover the JR Shikoku 1200 series, a robust DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) designed for Japan's railways.

This model, often referred to as the 1200, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it an efficient choice for regional transport.

Built by Niigata Transys, this locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in Japan, and is a key part of the Shikoku Railway Company's fleet.

With a car length of 21.3 meters and a width of 2.89 meters, it's built for practicality and performance on Japanese rail lines.

Niigata Transys 1200 technical specifications

Value
SeriesNigata 1000
Built byNiigata Transys
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length21.3 m69 ft 11 in
Width2.89 m9 ft 6 in
Height3.83 m12 ft 7 in

Operators of the Niigata Transys 1200

Railway companies that have operated the 1200, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Shikoku Railway CompanyJR Shikoku 1200Japan

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