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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Transys KiHa 189

Built by Niigata Transys

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2010

Overview of the Niigata Transys KiHa 189

Explore the KiHa 189, a modern Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) proudly operated by the West Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Built by Niigata Transys in 2010, this efficient train is configured as a 3-car formation, offering a seating capacity of 156 passengers for comfortable journeys.

The KiHa 189 boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and runs on a 1067 mm gauge track, showcasing Japanese railway engineering excellence.

Niigata Transys KiHa 189 technical specifications

Value
Built byNiigata Transys · 2010
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation3 cars
Capacity156 seats
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height3.65 m12 ft 0 in
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Operators of the Niigata Transys KiHa 189

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 189, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West KiHa 189Japan

Niigata Transys KiHa 189 photos

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