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KiHa 185 series
The KiHa 185 series (キハ185系) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways in Japan since November 1986, and later operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku)[1]
| KiHa 185 series | |
|---|---|
A KiHa 185 series train in December 2019 | |
| In service | 1986–present |
| Constructed | 1986–1988 |
| Entered service | 1 November 1986 |
| Number in service | 52 vehicles |
| Operator(s) | JNR (1986–1987) JR Kyushu (1987–present) JR Shikoku (1987–present) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | Two per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Fleet Edit
As of 1 April 2016[update], JR Kyushu operates 20 vehicles, and JR Shikoku operates 32 vehicles.[2]
See also Edit
References Edit
- ^ Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. p. 439–440. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ Jr気動車客車編成表 2016 JR気動車客車編成表 2016 [JR DMU & Coaching Stock Formations - 2016] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 22 June 2016. p. 234. ISBN 978-4-330-69016-2.
External links Edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to JNR Kiha 185 series.
- 185 series details on JR Shikoku website (in Japanese)