Niigata Transys Kiha 120-300

Built by JR West, Niigata Transys

Top speed

95 km/h

59 mph

Weight

63 t

138,891 lb

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1992–1996

89 units

Overview of the Niigata Transys Kiha 120-300

Discover the Kiha 120-300, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) serving Japan's West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Built by JR West and Niigata Transys between 1992 and 1996, this compact locomotive measures 16.3 meters in length, 3.19 meters in width, and weighs 63 tons.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the Kiha 120-300 reaches a top speed of 95 km/h, making it a reliable choice for regional and secondary lines.

Explore the efficiency and robust design of the Kiha 120-300, a key player in Japanese rail transport.

Niigata Transys Kiha 120-300 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	JR West, Niigata Transys · 1992–199689 units
Top speed	95 km/h59 mph	59 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	16.3 m53 ft 6 in	53 ft 6 in
Width	3.19 m10 ft 6 in	10 ft 6 in
Weight	63 t138,891 lb	138,891 lb