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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Transys KiHa 185

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Niigata Transys, FHI

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Niigata Transys KiHa 185

Discover the KiHa 185, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) that served with distinction on Japan's railway network.

Designed and built by Nippon Sharyo, Niigata Transys, and FHI, this train embodies efficiency and reliability.

Equipped with a powerful engine, the KiHa 185 reaches a top speed of 110 km/h, ensuring swift and comfortable journeys.

Its dimensions of 21.3 meters in length, 2.9 meters in width, and 3.85 meters in height offer an optimized design for Japanese lines.

Originally operated by the Kyushu Railway Company and the Shikoku Railway Company, the KiHa 185 was a cornerstone of DMU services in these regions.

Its 1067 mm gauge allows for seamless integration into Japan's railway infrastructure.

Explore the features of this iconic train, a symbol of Japanese railway engineering.

Niigata Transys KiHa 185 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Niigata Transys, FHI
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length21.3 m69 ft 11 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height3.85 m12 ft 8 in

Operators of the Niigata Transys KiHa 185

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 185, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kyushu Railway CompanyJR Kyushu KiHa 185Japan
Shikoku Railway CompanyJR Shikoku KiHa 185Japan

Niigata Transys KiHa 185 photos

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