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Hitachi E8

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki

Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2022

Overview of the Hitachi E8

Discover the sleek and modern JR East E8, a cutting-edge Shinkansen EMU designed for high-speed rail travel.

This impressive train, built by Hitachi and Kawasaki in 2022, boasts a top speed of 300 km/h, ensuring swift and efficient journeys.

With a 7-car formation, the E8 offers comfortable seating for 355 passengers, including dedicated 1st class and 2nd class sections.

Operating on a 1435 mm gauge and equipped with advanced electric systems, the JR East E8 represents the pinnacle of Japanese railway engineering.

Hitachi E8 technical specifications

Value
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki · 2022
Top speed300 km/h186 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation7 cars
Capacity355, 1st class 26, 2nd class 329 seats
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Operators of the Hitachi E8

Railway companies that have operated the E8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E8Japan

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