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Electric multiple unit

Hitachi JNR 383

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1994

Overview of the Hitachi JNR 383

Discover the JNR 383, a remarkable electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). This powerful train, built by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi in 1994, boasts impressive engineering and operational capabilities.

The JNR 383 is designed for efficiency and speed, reaching a top speed of 130 km/h. Its robust construction and reliable performance make it a staple on Japanese rail lines.

Featuring a track gauge of 1067 mm and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the JNR 383 exemplifies advanced Japanese railway technology. This train is a testament to precision engineering and its continued contribution to modern rail transport.

Hitachi JNR 383 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1994
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Hitachi JNR 383

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 383, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Central Japan Railway CompanyJR Central 383Japan

Hitachi JNR 383 photos

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