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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi JNR 221

Built by JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Hitachi JNR 221

Discover the JNR 221, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) series serving the West Japan Railway Company.

Known for their reliability and efficiency, these trains are a familiar sight on Japan's rail network.

Built by esteemed manufacturers including JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, the JNR 221 is characterized by its robust construction and efficient design.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, they are perfectly suited for the Japanese railway system.

Each car measures 20 meters in length, with a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 4.14 meters.

These EMUs operate on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, enabling them to travel on many electrified routes and provide modern, effective transportation.

Hitachi JNR 221 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 221
Built byJR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
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
Height4.14 m13 ft 7 in

Operators of the Hitachi JNR 221

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 221, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 221Japan

Hitachi JNR 221 photos

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