Niigata Transys JNR KiHa 31

Built by JNR, Niigata Transys, FHI

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1986–1988

Overview of the Niigata Transys JNR KiHa 31

Explore the JNR KiHa 31, a modern DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) operated by the Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.

Constructed between 1986 and 1988 by renowned manufacturers JNR, Niigata Transys, and FHI, this train boasts an efficient and robust design.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and a car length of 17.25 meters, the KiHa 31 reaches a top speed of 95 km/h, making it well-suited for JR Kyushu's routes.

Its dimensions of 2.8 meters in width and 3.62 meters in height ensure excellent compatibility with Japanese railway infrastructure.

Discover the reliability and performance of the JNR KiHa 31, a testament to Japanese railway excellence.

Railway companies that have operated the JNR KiHa 31, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Kyushu Railway Company	JR Kyushu KiHa 31	Japan