© trainspo.comKawasaki 183 series
Built by Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 183 | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.95 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 183 | Japan |
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 189 | Japan |
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 183 | Japan |
Kawasaki 183 series photos
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