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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo JNR 5000

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi

Top speed
105 km/h
65 mph

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 5000

Explore the JNR 5000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from Japan.

This impressive locomotive was built by leading manufacturers including Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, and Hitachi.

It proudly served on the Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) railways, operating under the Fuji Kyūkō 1200 and 1300 classes.

With a top speed of 105 km/h and powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the JNR 5000 embodies a piece of Japanese railway history.

It offers a compelling blend of reliability and performance for passenger transport, making it a must-see for train enthusiasts and those interested in Japan's railway engineering heritage.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 5000 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Hitachi
Top speed105 km/h65 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 5000

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

OperatorClassCountry
Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu)Fuji Kyūkō 1200Japan
Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu)Fuji Kyūkō 1300Japan

Nippon Sharyo JNR 5000 photos

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