KiHa 100 series

The KiHa 100 and 110 series (キハ100・110系) are diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains operated since 1990 by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on non-electrified rural lines in Japan.

KiHa 100/110 series
KiHa 110-210 on the Hachiko Line in January 2019
In service1990-present
ManufacturerFuji Heavy Industries, Niigata Transys
ReplacedKiHa 30, KiHa 58
Constructed1989–1999
Entered service1990
Number built247
Number in service242 (as of 1 January 2018)
Number scrapped5 cars (of which, 4 due to tsunami damage)
Formation1 or 2 cars per unit
OperatorsJR East
Lines servedVarious
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length16.5 m (54 ft 2 in) (KiHa 100/101)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (KiHa 110–112)
DoorsTwo per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Safety system(s)ATS-SN
Multiple workingKiHa E120, KiHa E130 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A total of 247 vehicles were built between 1989 and 1999 by Fuji Heavy Industries and Niigata Transys.

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