Hitachi Hokkaido 731

Built by Kawasaki, Hitachi

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1996–2006

21 units

Overview of the Hitachi Hokkaido 731

Discover the JR Hokkaido 731 series, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed and built by Kawasaki and Hitachi between 1996 and 2006.

This reliable locomotive operates on the 1067 mm gauge and is a key part of the Hokkaido Railway Company's fleet.

With a top speed of 130 km/h, the 731 series is built for efficient operation across Hokkaido's diverse landscape.

The formation consists of 3 cars, each measuring 2.8 meters in width and 3.62 meters in height, powered by a 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric system.

Railway companies that have operated the Hokkaido 731, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Hokkaido Railway Company	JR Hokkaidō 731	Japan