Tokyu Car 103-3500

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1997–1998

9 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car 103-3500

Explore the JR West 103-3500, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the West Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Built by Nippon Sharyo and Tokyu Car between 1997 and 1998, this JNR 103 series train operates on a 1067 mm gauge. Its compact two-car formation and a top speed of 100 km/h made it well-suited for specific operational needs.

With a car length of 19.5 meters, a width of 2.8 meters, and a height of 3.94 meters, the 103-3500 utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, representing an important chapter in Japanese railway development.

Tokyu Car 103-3500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 103
Built by	Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1997–19989 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	2 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