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Electric multiple unit

JR East E231-500

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2002–2005

Overview of the JR East E231-500

Discover the JR East E231-500 series, a prominent electric multiple unit (EMU) that plays a vital role in Japan's railway network.

Manufactured between 2002 and 2005 by industry leaders like JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car, this series is renowned for its operational efficiency and passenger comfort.

The E231-500 series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and is configured in 11-car formations, making it perfectly suited for the 1067 mm gauge used across Japan's extensive railway lines.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, these trains offer a smooth and environmentally conscious travel experience for commuters.

These dependable EMUs are a common sight and represent the advanced engineering and modern infrastructure of Japanese railways.

JR East E231-500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E231
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2002–2005
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation11 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the JR East E231-500

Railway companies that have operated the E231-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E231-500Japan

JR East E231-500 photos

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