KiHa 85 series

The KiHa 85 series (キハ85系, KiHa 85-kei) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on Hida and Nanki limited express services in Japan from 1989 until 2023.

KiHa 85 series
KiHa 85 series train on the Taita Line in 2008
In service1989  July 9, 2023
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo, Fuji Heavy Industries, Niigata Tekko
ReplacedKiHa 80
Constructed1988–1992, 1997
Entered serviceFebruary 18, 1989
Number built81 vehicles
Number in serviceNone
Number scrapped1 vehicle (KiHa85-107, accident damage)
FormationVarious
OperatorsJR Central
DepotsNagoya
Lines servedKansai Main Line, Tōkaidō Main Line, Kisei Main Line, Takayama Main Line, Ise Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length21,600 mm (70 ft 10 in)
21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)
Width2,930 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height4,005 mm (13 ft 1.7 in)
DoorsOne per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)DMF14HZ
Power output350 hp (260 kW) per motor
BogiesC-DT57
Safety system(s)ATS-PT, ATS-ST
Coupling systemShibata
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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