Nippon Sharyo JNR 103

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

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1963–1984

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 103

Discover the JNR 103 series, a classic Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) known for its enduring presence on the railway network.

Built between 1963 and 1984 by prominent manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, these trains have served both East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 103 is a testament to reliable and efficient urban and suburban transportation.

Its dimensions, including a car length of 19.5 meters, width of 2.8 meters, and height of 3.94 meters, are optimized for Japanese railway infrastructure.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the JNR 103 series continues to be an iconic part of Japan's railway heritage.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 103 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 103
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1963–1984
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	19.5 m64 ft 0 in	64 ft 0 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.94 m12 ft 11 in	12 ft 11 in