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Hitachi E257-0

Built by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Hitachi E257-0

Discover the E257-0 series, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car.

This model, operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), is recognized for its top speed of 130 km/h and operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge, the E257-0 series represents versatile Japanese railway engineering.

Learn more about this reliable train, a variant of the JR East E257-2000 class.

Hitachi E257-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E257
Built byHitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the Hitachi E257-0

Railway companies that have operated the E257-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-0Japan
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-2000Japan

Hitachi E257-0 photos

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