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Electric multiple unit

JR East E217

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,520 kW
2,038 hp
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1994

Overview of the JR East E217

Discover the powerful E217 EMU, a key player in Japan's railway network.

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, and JR East starting in 1994, this electric multiple unit boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a gauge of 1067 mm and a car length of 19.5 meters, it's perfectly adapted for Japanese rail infrastructure.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC, the E217 delivers an impressive 1520 kW of power.

Explore the engineering excellence and operational reliability of the E217, a staple of JR East.

JR East E217 technical specifications

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Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East · 1994
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,520 kW2,038 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
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Operators of the JR East E217

Railway companies that have operated the E217, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E217Japan

JR East E217 photos

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