© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR 209-500
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 209-500
Discover the JNR 209-500, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) that proudly served JR East in Japan.
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car in 1998, this locomotive boasts a robust design and reliable performance, with a refurbishment in 2009 further enhancing its efficiency.
Featuring a top speed of 110 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 209-500 was engineered to meet the demands of passenger rail transport, offering a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.87 meters.
An excellent example of Japanese engineering, this JNR 209 series is a railway stalwart, a symbol of mobility and efficiency.
Tokyu Car JNR 209-500 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 209 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1998 | |
| Refurbished | 2009 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.87 m9 ft 5 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 209-500
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 209-500, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 209-500 | Japan |
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