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Nippon Sharyo JNR 185-200

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

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 185-200

Explore the JNR 185-200, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served with the East Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Designed for Japanese railways with a track gauge of 1067 mm, this series was built by renowned industry players including Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Hitachi, marking a significant era in Japanese rail history.

The JNR 185-200 series boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Its standard configuration of 7 cars made it well-suited for passenger transport across various lines within the JR East network.

This locomotive is a testament to railway engineering that contributed to efficient transportation in Japan.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 185-200 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 185
Built byTokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation7 cars

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 185-200

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 185-200, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 185-200Japan

Nippon Sharyo JNR 185-200 photos

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