© trainspo.comHitachi JNR 373
Built by Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi
Overview of the Hitachi JNR 373
Discover the JNR 373, a reliable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the Central Japan Railway Company in Japan.
This model, also known as the JR Central 373, boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it a capable performer on the 1067 mm gauge tracks.
Built by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi, the JNR 373 offers a comfortable seating capacity for 179 passengers.
With a width of 2.95 meters and a height of 3.63 meters, it's designed for efficient operation. The locomotive's power output stands at 740 kW, reflecting its robust engineering.
Hitachi JNR 373 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 740 kW992 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Capacity | 179 seats | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.63 m11 ft 11 in |
Operators of the Hitachi JNR 373
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 373, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Central Japan Railway Company | JR Central 373 | Japan |
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