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Nippon Sharyo 205-3000 series

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo

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

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo 205-3000 series

Explore the impressive 205-3000 series EMU, a masterpiece of engineering from the East Japan Railway Company.

These trains, built by renowned manufacturers like Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo, are known for their reliability and performance.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the 205 series effortlessly handles the demands of the Japanese rail network.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC, the 205-3000 series represents modern and efficient rail transport technology, built on a rich tradition.

Nippon Sharyo 205-3000 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo 205-3000 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-3000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-3000Japan

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