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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Transys KiHa E120

Built by Niigata Transys

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2008

Overview of the Niigata Transys KiHa E120

Discover the KiHa E120, a modern Japanese Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) renowned for its reliability and efficiency.

This versatile train is operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), serving as a vital component of local transportation networks across numerous regions.

Built by Niigata Transys in 2008, the KiHa E120 boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and offers comfortable seating for 39 passengers, making it perfectly suited for regional routes.

Its 1067 mm gauge is standard across Japan, ensuring seamless integration into the existing railway infrastructure.

The KiHa E120 exemplifies advanced Japanese rail engineering and plays a crucial role in facilitating passenger mobility.

Niigata Transys KiHa E120 technical specifications

Value
Built byNiigata Transys · 2008
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Capacity39 seats

Operators of the Niigata Transys KiHa E120

Railway companies that have operated the KiHa E120, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East KiHa E120Japan

Niigata Transys KiHa E120 photos

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