KiHa E120

KiHa E120
KiHa E120-7 at Imaizumi Station on the Yonesaka Line, July 2009
In service	2008–Present
Manufacturer	Niigata Transys
Replaced	KiHa 58
Constructed	2008
Number built	8 vehicles
Number in service	8 vehicles
Formation	Single car
Capacity	114 (39 seated)
Operator(s)	JR East
Depot(s)	Niitsu
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in)
Width	2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Doors	Two pairs per side
Maximum speed	100 km/h (60 mph)
Weight	38.5 t (37.9 long tons; 42.4 short tons)
Prime mover(s)	DMF15HZ x1
Power output	331 kW (444 hp)
Transmission	Hydraulic
Bogies	DT74 (motored) TR259 (trailer)
Multiple working	KiHa 110 series
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interior view

Longitudinal bench seats next to door area

Eight cars were built by Niigata Transys in May 2008, entering revenue service from 1 November 2008.