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Nippon Sharyo 205-5000 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 205-5000 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
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 205-5000 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-5000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-5000Japan

Nippon Sharyo 205-5000 series photos

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