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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Transys KiHa 54-500

Built by Niigata Transys, FHI

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
39 t
85,980 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Niigata Transys KiHa 54-500

Discover the KiHa 54-500, a reliable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company in Japan.

Built by Niigata Transys and FHI, this model is designed for durability and efficiency on the challenging routes of Hokkaido.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and seating for 70 passengers, the KiHa 54-500 offers a comfortable travel experience.

Its 1067 mm gauge and compact dimensions, including a car length of 21.3 meters, make it perfectly suited for the Japanese railway network.

Weighing 39 tons, this locomotive represents a blend of robust engineering and passenger-focused design.

Niigata Transys KiHa 54-500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesKiHa 54
Built byNiigata Transys, FHI
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Capacity70 seats
Car length21.3 m69 ft 11 in
Width2.92 m9 ft 7 in
Height3.62 m11 ft 11 in
Weight39 t85,980 lb

Operators of the Niigata Transys KiHa 54-500

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 54-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō KiHa 54-500Japan

Niigata Transys KiHa 54-500 photos

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