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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car JNR 485

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

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1968–1987

Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 485

Discover the JNR 485, a legendary Japanese electric multiple unit that operated from 1968 to 1987.

Built by prominent manufacturers such as Kawasaki and Hitachi, this series became a cornerstone for East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company, and West Japan Railway Company. Its robust design and reliability made it a preferred choice for passenger transport.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a track gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 485 was capable of running on various electrical systems, including 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC at 60 Hz, showcasing its remarkable versatility.

Its dimensions, measuring 2.95 meters in width and 3.94 meters in height, reflect the functional design typical of trains from that era, prioritizing passenger comfort and safety during journeys.

Tokyu Car JNR 485 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 485
Built byKawasaki, Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo, Kisha · 1968–1987
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height3.94 m12 ft 11 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 485

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 485, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 485Japan
Kyushu Railway CompanyJR Kyushu 485Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 485Japan

Tokyu Car JNR 485 photos

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