© trainspo.comTokyu Car 205-500 series
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 205 | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 205-500 | Japan |
More electric multiple units from Tokyu Car

Tokyu Car
103-1200 series
Electric multiple unit
1970–1978 · 100 km/h

Tokyu Car
103-3500
Electric multiple unit
1997–1998 · 100 km/h

Tokyu Car
205-0 series
Electric multiple unit
100 km/h

Tokyu Car
205-3000 series
Electric multiple unit
100 km/h

Tokyu Car
205-3100 series
Electric multiple unit
100 km/h

Tokyu Car
205-5000 series
Electric multiple unit
100 km/h

Tokyu Car
8000
Electric multiple unit
1982–1987 · 100 km/h

Tokyu Car
Eidan 3000
Electric multiple unit
100 km/h
Similar electric multiple units from other manufacturers

Alna
Chichibu 5000
Electric multiple unit
1968–1976 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 10000
Electric multiple unit
1983 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 10030
Electric multiple unit
1988 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 10050
Electric multiple unit
1992–1995 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 20000 series
Electric multiple unit
1988–1996 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 9000
Electric multiple unit
1981–1994 · 100 km/h

Alna
Tobu 9050
Electric multiple unit
1994 · 100 km/h

Alstom
4100
Electric multiple unit
2006 · 100 km/h