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KiHa 185 series
Japanese diesel multiple unit train type / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
For the JNR electric multiple unit operated by JR East, see 185 series.
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KiHa 185 series | |
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![]() 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 |
Operators | 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) |
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