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Kawasaki 183 series

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

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

Overview of the Kawasaki 183 series

Discover the versatile 183 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, a significant part of Japanese railway history.

These powerful locomotives, including the JR East 183, JR East 189, and JR West 183 classes, have served with distinction, primarily in Japan.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, and Kawasaki, the 183 series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge track.

Featuring 1.5 kV DC electric systems and a width of 2.95 meters, these trains are a testament to efficient and reliable rail transport.

Explore the legacy and operational details of the 183 series, a true workhorse of the Japanese railway network.

Kawasaki 183 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 183
Built byHitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo
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 Kawasaki 183 series

Railway companies that have operated the 183 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 183Japan
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 189Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 183Japan

Kawasaki 183 series photos

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