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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car 205-500 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Tokyu Car 205-500 series

Discover the 205-500 series, a testament to efficiency and reliability in Japanese rail transport, proudly operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

These Electric Multiple Units (EMU) are renowned for their robust construction and dependable performance, making them ideal for daily passenger commutes.

With a top speed of 100 km/h, the 205-500 series navigates the lines with ease, ensuring timely journeys for all.

Distinguished by their 1067 mm gauge, these trains are built by esteemed manufacturers such as Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Nippon Sharyo, underscoring their high quality.

Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, each 20-meter car offers substantial capacity for passengers.

Tokyu Car 205-500 series technical specifications

Value
Series205
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car 205-500 series

Railway companies that have operated the 205-500 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 205-500Japan

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