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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo JR East 415-0

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1971–1974

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JR East 415-0

Explore the JR East 415-0, a distinctive electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been a part of Japan's railway landscape since 1971.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Nippon Sharyo and Kinki Sharyo, this series was originally developed for the Japan National Railways (JNR) and later adopted by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a 1067 mm gauge, the 415-0 is designed for efficient regional and commuter services.

This versatile train can operate on various electric systems, including 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz, highlighting its operational flexibility.

The JR East 415-0 continues to be a reliable workhorse on Japanese railways, embodying the innovation and durability of Japanese railway technology.

Nippon Sharyo JR East 415-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 415
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo · 1971–1974
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JR East 415-0

Railway companies that have operated the JR East 415-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 415-0Japan

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