© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo KiHa 28
Built by FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 28
Explore the KiHa 28, a robust diesel multiple unit (DMU) that served with distinction in Japan.
Operating with the Kyushu Railway Company as part of the JR Kyushu KiHa 28 series, this locomotive boasts a rich history in Japanese railway transport.
With a top speed of 95 km/h, the KiHa 28 was built by renowned manufacturers like FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, ensuring reliability and performance.
This diesel multiple unit features a gauge of 1067 mm, a car length of 21.3 meters, a width of 2.94 meters, and a height of 3.92 meters. Its solid construction and dimensions make it an imposing presence on railway lines.
The KiHa 28 represents a piece of railway history, an example of engineering that contributed to the mobility and development of the regions it served in Japan.
Nippon Sharyo KiHa 28 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | KiHa 58 | |
| Built by | FHI, Niigata Transys, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 95 km/h59 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 21.3 m69 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.92 m12 ft 10 in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo KiHa 28
Railway companies that have operated the KiHa 28, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kyushu Railway Company | JR Kyushu KiHa 28 | Japan |
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