© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR 209-1000
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 209-1000
Discover the JNR 209-1000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car in 1999.
Originally classified as the JR East 209-1000, this series was refurbished in 2009, ensuring continued reliability and performance.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a formation of 10 cars, the JNR 209-1000 efficiently serves the railway network in Japan, utilizing a 1067 mm gauge.
Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.87 meters in width, making it a key component of the East Japan Railway Company.
A testament to Japanese railway engineering, the JNR 209-1000 remains an essential and impressive part of the country's transportation system.
Tokyu Car JNR 209-1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 209 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 19992 units | |
| Refurbished | 2009 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 10 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 209-1000
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 209-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 209-1000 | Japan |
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