© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR 185-0
Built by Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 185 | |
| Built by | Tokyu Car, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Hitachi | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 185-0 | Japan |
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