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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car JR East 203 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1982–1986
17 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car JR East 203 series

Explore the JR East 203 series, a reliable electric multiple unit (EMU) that has been faithfully serving the East Japan Railway Company since 1982.

Built by renowned manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series represents a piece of Japanese railway history.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive capacity of 528 seats, the 10-car formation is designed for efficient passenger transport.

The JR East 203 series operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it suitable for many Japanese railway lines.

These robust trainsets, with a width of 2.8 meters, offer a comfortable and dependable travel experience for thousands of passengers daily.

Tokyu Car JR East 203 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1982–198617 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Capacity528 seats
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car JR East 203 series

Railway companies that have operated the JR East 203 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 203Japan

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