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Electric multiple unit

J-TREC JNR E657

Built by Hitachi, J-TREC, Kinki Sharyo

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

Overview of the J-TREC JNR E657

Discover the JNR E657, a modern electric multiple unit designed for Japan's railways.

With a top speed of 130 km/h, the JNR E657 showcases advanced railway engineering, built by esteemed manufacturers including Hitachi, J-TREC, and Kinki Sharyo.

This train, typically formed of 10 cars, operates on the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network, ensuring efficiency and comfort during its journeys.

Its dimensions, measuring 2.95 meters in width and 4.25 meters in height, are perfectly suited for the 1067 mm gauge, a widely used system in Japan.

J-TREC JNR E657 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi, J-TREC, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in
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Operators of the J-TREC JNR E657

Railway companies that have operated the JNR E657, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E657Japan

J-TREC JNR E657 photos

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