KiHa 40 series
The KiHa 40 series (キハ40系, Kiha-yonjū-kei) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in 1977 and operated by all Japan Railways Group companies on suburban and rural services in Japan. Since 2017, the train type has seen use by other private railway companies in Japan, following the removal of services by Japan Railways groups. Additionally, it has also seen use in overseas operations in Myanmar since 2011 and is also scheduled to be used in Thailand.
| In service | 1977–Present
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| Constructed | 1977–1982
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| Number built | 888 vehicles
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| Number in service | 714 vehicles (as of 2018)
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| Formation | Various
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| Operator | JNR (1977–1987)
JR Central (1987–2016) JR Hokkaido, JR East, JR-West, JR Shikoku, JR Kyushu (1987–present) Myanmar Railways (2011–present) |
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| Depot | Various
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| Line served | Various
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Car body construction | Steel
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| Car length | 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)
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| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
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| Doors | 2 per side
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| Maximum speed | 95 km/h (60 mph)
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| Multiple working | KiHa 58(San'in Main Line Only)
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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