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Diesel multiple unit

Niigata Kiha 59

Built by Niigata

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Niigata Kiha 59

Discover the Kiha 59, a reliable Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) proudly serving the Hokkaido Railway Company in Japan.

This distinctive locomotive, built by Niigata, operates on a 1067 mm gauge, perfectly suited for the Japanese railway network.

The Kiha 59 represents a modern and efficient transportation solution, known for its performance and passenger comfort.

Niigata Kiha 59 technical specifications

Value
Built byNiigata
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Niigata Kiha 59

Railway companies that have operated the Kiha 59, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō KiHa 59Japan

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