| 167 series | |
|---|---|
 A refurbished JR East set in July 1992 | |
| In service | 1965–2003 |
| Manufacturer | Kisha Seizo |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Formation | 4 cars per set |
| Operators | JNR (1965–1987) JR East (1987–2003) JR-West (1987–2001) |
| Depots | Tamachi, Miyahara |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Power output | 120 kW per motor |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 167 series (167系, 167-kei) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1965 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) until 2003.[1]