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Electric multiple unit

JR East E231-0

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1998

Overview of the JR East E231-0

Discover the E231-0, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the East Japan Railway Company network in Japan.

This train, featuring a 1067 mm gauge, signifies an advancement in rail transport, with construction commencing in 1998 by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car.

Boasting a top speed of 120 km/h and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the E231-0 is engineered for efficiency and dependability on its routes.

Its design is optimized for Japanese railway infrastructure, with a width of 2.95 meters ensuring smooth operation.

Explore the technology and performance of the E231-0, a vital component in passenger transportation across Japan.

JR East E231-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E231
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1998
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the JR East E231-0

Railway companies that have operated the E231-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E231-0Japan

JR East E231-0 photos

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