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Hitachi 711 series

Built by Hitachi, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1967–1980
38 units

Overview of the Hitachi 711 series

Discover the 711 series EMU, a workhorse of the Hokkaido Railway Company in Japan.

Built by Hitachi, Tokyu Car, and Kawasaki between 1967 and 1980, these trains, also known as the JR Hokkaidō 711 class, are a reliable part of the Japanese rail network.

Designed for efficient operation, the 711 series boasts a top speed of 110 km/h and operates in a three-car formation.

With a gauge of 1067 mm and powered by 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, ensuring excellent performance on their routes.

Hitachi 711 series technical specifications

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Built byHitachi, Tokyu Car, Kawasaki · 1967–198038 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation3 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Hitachi 711 series

Railway companies that have operated the 711 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō 711Japan

Hitachi 711 series photos

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