Tokyu Car 103-1200 series

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1970–1978

5 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car 103-1200 series

Discover the JR East 103-1200 series, an iconic EMU that served Japan with distinction.

Built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car between 1970 and 1978, this robust train is a testament to Japanese railway engineering.

Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the 103-1200 series features a 7-car formation and a top speed of 100 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse for passenger transport.

With a car length of 19.5 meters, a width of 2.8 meters, and a height of 3.94 meters, these locomotives were designed for efficiency and capacity.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the JR East 103-1200 series played a vital role in the East Japan Railway Company's network. Explore the legacy of this classic Japanese train.

Tokyu Car 103-1200 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 103
Built by	Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1970–19785 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	7 cars
Car length	19.5 m64 ft 0 in	64 ft 0 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.94 m12 ft 11 in	12 ft 11 in