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Nippon Sharyo JNR 117 series

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

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1979–1986

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 117 series

Discover the JNR 117 series, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Japan's railway network with distinction.

Built between 1979 and 1986 by renowned manufacturers like Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo, these trains are a testament to Japanese engineering.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a standard gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 117 series is well-suited for various routes.

Each car measures 20 meters in length, contributing to the efficient operation and passenger capacity of the trains.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these locomotives have been a reliable part of the Central Japan Railway Company's fleet under the JR Central 117 class.

Explore the specifications of this iconic Japanese train, a key element in the country's extensive railway infrastructure.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 117 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1979–1986
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height4.07 m13 ft 4 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 117 series

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 117 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Central Japan Railway CompanyJR Central 117Japan

Nippon Sharyo JNR 117 series photos

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