Hitachi JNR 223-1000 Electric Multiple Unit: Specs & Photos

Overview of the Hitachi JNR 223-1000

Discover the JNR 223-1000, a prominent Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operating in Japan with the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo starting in 1995, this series boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, designed for efficient passenger transport.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, these trains are a reliable component of Japan's rail network.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 223
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1995
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 223-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
West Japan Railway Company	JR West 223-1000	Japan