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Railcar

Toshiba NZR RM class

Built by Kawasaki, Toshiba

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
107 t
235,894 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1972
3 units

Overview of the Toshiba NZR RM class

Explore the NZR RM class railcar, an iconic piece of railway engineering from New Zealand.

Built in 1972 by Kawasaki and Toshiba, this versatile railcar served with KiwiRail Holdings Limited, offering excellent passenger transport solutions.

With a capacity for 96 passengers and a top speed of 120 km/h, the NZR RM class was a reliable workhorse. Its 1067 mm gauge and substantial weight of 107 tonnes highlight its robust design, perfectly suited for the New Zealand rail network.

Discover the performance and capacity of this significant part of New Zealand's railway history. Search for "NZR RM class railcar" to learn more about this exceptional machine.

Toshiba NZR RM class technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Toshiba · 19723 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Capacity96 seats
Weight107 t235,894 lb

Operators of the Toshiba NZR RM class

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

OperatorClassCountry
KiwiRail Holdings LimitedKiwiRail RMNew Zealand

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