Series165 was major EMU for Express in DC lines. Since 1980's JNR and JR increase Limited express and decrease express, so many cars retired and the remainder operate for Rapid. Series165 owned by JR East was retired untill 2003.
JR (Japan Railways), Series:165
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Manufactured: since 1963
Purpose: Passenger, Express
Complement: 76persons (Kuha165, Kumoha165), 84persons(Moha164, Moha165), 48persons(Saro165)
Seat: Cross type (2+2, each side of passage)
Current: DC 1500V (Direct Current)
Output: 120kWx4/car (Kumoha165,Moha164, Moha165)