Hitachi 500 W

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

300 km/h

186 mph

Power output

17,600 kW

23,602 hp

Weight

688 t

1,516,779 lb

Length

404 m

1325 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1995–1998

9 units

Overview of the Hitachi 500 W

Discover the iconic 500 W, a high-speed marvel from Japan's West Japan Railway Company. This EMU, part of the renowned Shinkansen 500 series, boasts an impressive top speed of 300 km/h, making it a symbol of modern rail travel efficiency.

Built between 1995 and 1998 by leading manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, the 500 W features a sleek design and advanced engineering. Its formidable formation of 16 cars, measuring a remarkable 404 meters in length, offers a substantial capacity of 1324 passengers, including dedicated first and second-class seating.

With a powerful output of 17600 kW and a substantial weight of 688 tons, the 500 W exemplifies the pinnacle of high-speed rail technology. Experience the future of transportation with this exceptional Japanese locomotive.

Hitachi 500 W technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Shinkansen 500
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1995–19989 units
Top speed	300 km/h186 mph	186 mph
Power output	17,600 kW23,602 hp	23,602 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	16 cars (16M)
Capacity	1324, 1st class 200, 2nd class 1124 seats
Train length	404 m1325 ft 6 in	1325 ft 6 in
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	3.69 m12 ft 1 in	12 ft 1 in
Weight	688 t1,516,779 lb	1,516,779 lb