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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo 205-500 series

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

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

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo 205-500 series

Explore the JR East 205-500 series, an iconic EMU operating in Japan with the East Japan Railway Company.

Built by leading manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this electric multiple unit blends reliability with performance.

Featuring a top speed of 100 km/h and a robust 1.5 kV DC electric system, the 205-500 series is engineered for efficient operation on Japanese railway lines.

With a car length of 20 meters and a 1067 mm gauge, it plays a vital role in the nation's extensive rail network.

Discover the capabilities and design of this distinctive locomotive, a testament to modern railway engineering.

Nippon Sharyo 205-500 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo 205-500 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-500 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-500Japan

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