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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car JNR 185-0

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

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 185-0

Discover the JNR 185-0, an iconic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that played a significant role in Japanese railway transport.

Built by renowned manufacturers such as Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Hitachi, this EMU represents a piece of Japanese railway history, offering reliable and efficient mobility.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and operating on a 1067 mm gauge, the JNR 185-0 was primarily deployed by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), contributing to the efficiency of their network.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, this locomotive faithfully served on Japanese lines, playing a key role in the modernization and smooth operation of rail transport.

Tokyu Car JNR 185-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 185
Built byTokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 185-0

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 185-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 185-0Japan

Tokyu Car JNR 185-0 photos

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