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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi JNR 207

Built by JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1991–2003

Overview of the Hitachi JNR 207

Explore the JNR 207, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the West Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Built between 1991 and 2003 by renowned manufacturers like JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, this locomotive is known for its robust design and reliable performance.

The JNR 207 operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it well-suited for passenger transport.

With a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.95 meters, it offers comfortable journeys.

Its 1067 mm gauge makes it compatible with specific Japanese railway networks. Discover the history and features of this significant train, a true testament to Japanese engineering.

Hitachi JNR 207 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 207
Built byJR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1991–2003
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Hitachi JNR 207

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 207, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 207Japan

Hitachi JNR 207 photos

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