© trainspo.comHitachi 700
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Hitachi 700
Experience the 700 series, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that is part of the renowned Shinkansen family.
Built by leading manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki in 2005, the 700 series stands out with its 7-car formation and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.
With a width of 3.38 meters and equipped with 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, this locomotive represents Japanese engineering and reliability.
The West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West, deploys these trains, embodying excellence in rail transport.
Looking for modern high-speed trains? The 700 series is a remarkable choice for railway enthusiasts and technology aficionados.
Hitachi 700 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 700 | |
| Family | Shinkansen | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 20051 units | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 7 cars | |
| Width | 3.38 m11 ft 1 in |
Operators of the Hitachi 700
Railway companies that have operated the 700, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 923-3000 | Japan |
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