KiHa 75

KiHa 75
KiHa 75 on a Mie rapid service, May 2019
In service1993–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
ReplacedKiHa 58/65 series
Constructed1993–1999
Entered service1 August 1993
Number built40 vehicles (20 sets)
Number in service40 vehicles (20 sets)
Formation2 cars per set
OperatorsJR Central
DepotsNagoya
Lines servedKansai Main Line, Sangū Line, Kisei Main Line, Takayama Main Line, Taita Line, Ise Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)
Width2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Height3,630 mm (11 ft 11 in)
DoorsThree pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)C-DMF14HZB x2(Cummins N14 Series)
Power output350 hp per engine
TransmissionC-DW14A (hydraulic)
BogiesC-DT60 (KiHa 75-0/100), C-DT60B (KiHa 75-200/300/400/500)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 75 (キハ75形) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on Local, Rapid and Rapid Mie services in Japan since 1993.[1] They were also formerly used for the Kasuga Express service until it was discontinued in March 2006.

  1. ^ Kobayashi, Kazuhiko (September 1993). "キハ75形気動車" [KiHa 75 DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 33, no. 389. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 51–54.