© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo 205-5000 series
Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo 205-5000 series
Discover the impressive 205-5000 series EMU, a robust electric multiple unit designed for efficiency and reliability on Japan's extensive railway network.
Built by leading manufacturers including Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, and Kinki Sharyo, this series showcases advanced engineering.
Operating at a top speed of 100 km/h and utilizing a 1067 mm gauge, these trains are perfectly adapted for their operational environment.
Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the 205-5000 series ensures smooth and eco-friendly transit for passengers.
As a vital component of the East Japan Railway Company, these locomotives are instrumental in maintaining seamless transportation services.
Explore the technical prowess and operational excellence of the 205-5000 series EMU.
Nippon Sharyo 205-5000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 205 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo 205-5000 series
Railway companies that have operated the 205-5000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 205-5000 | Japan |
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