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Kawasaki 0

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1963–1986

Overview of the Kawasaki 0

Discover the iconic 0 series Shinkansen, a masterpiece of Japanese engineering.

Built between 1963 and 1986 by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, this high-speed train revolutionized public transportation.

With an impressive top speed of 220 km/h, the 0 series offers a fast and efficient travel experience.

This EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) with a 1435 mm gauge is a symbol of progress and technological innovation.

The West Japan Railway Company (JR West) operated this train for millions of travelers, and with its distinctive design and reliability, it became a beloved part of the Japanese railway network.

Explore the impressive dimensions of 3.38 meters wide and 4.49 meters high, a testament to the advanced design of its era.

Kawasaki 0 technical specifications

Value
Series0 series Shinkansen
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1963–1986
Top speed220 km/h137 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width3.38 m11 ft 1 in
Height4.49 m14 ft 9 in

Operators of the Kawasaki 0

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

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 922-10Japan

Kawasaki 0 photos

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