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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi JNR 211-1000 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,009 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1985

Overview of the Hitachi JNR 211-1000 series

Discover the JNR 211-1000 series, an iconic EMU that has served Japan's rail network with distinction.

These electric multiple units, built by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, first entered service in 1985.

Operating on a 1009 mm gauge, they were designed for efficient passenger transport, reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h.

The JR East 211-1000 class represents a significant chapter in Japanese railway history, characterized by their robust construction and operational reliability.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Hitachi JNR 211-1000 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 211
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1985
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,009 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 3¾ in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Hitachi JNR 211-1000 series

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 211-1000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 211-1000Japan

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