In service 2008–Present Replaced KiHa 58 Number built 8 vehicles | Constructed 2008 Number in service 8 vehicles | |
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The KiHa E120 (キハE120形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in the Niigata, Fukushima, and Yamagata region of Japan since November 2008.
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Operations
Eight cars (numbered KiHa 120-1 to 8) are based at Niitsu Depot and are used interchangeably with KiHa 110 series DMUs on the following routes.
Exterior
The body design is based on the KiHa E200 DMU, and uses a new diesel engine reducing NOx emissions.
Externally, the orange colour scheme is intended to evoke the autumn leaf colour of the beech forests of the Iide mountains in Niigata, Fukushima, and Yamagata Prefectures.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of 1+2 abreast facing seating bays in the centre of each car, and longitudinal bench seating at the ends of cars. Each car has a universal access toilet.
The cars are equipped with fare machines for use on wanman driver-only-operated services.
History
Eight cars were built by Niigata Transys in May 2008, entering revenue service from 1 November 2008.