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Electric multiple unit

JR West JNR 221

Built by JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

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

Overview of the JR West JNR 221

Discover the JNR 221, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train that has served Japan with distinction.

Built by esteemed manufacturers like JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, this series showcases robust engineering and reliable performance.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a track gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 221 is well-suited for the Japanese rail network.

Its dimensions, including a car length of 20 meters, a width of 2.95 meters, and a height of 4.14 meters, highlight its practical design for passenger transport.

Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the JNR 221 has been a staple for the West Japan Railway Company, contributing significantly to its operations.

JR West JNR 221 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 221
Built byJR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.14 m13 ft 7 in

Operators of the JR West JNR 221

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 221, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 221Japan

JR West JNR 221 photos

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