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Kawasaki 683 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2001–2011

Overview of the Kawasaki 683 series

Explore the captivating 683 series, a modern marvel of Japanese railway engineering.

These EMU trains, operated by the West Japan Railway Company, represent a pinnacle of design and performance.

Built between 2001 and 2011 by leading manufacturers including Hitachi and Kawasaki, the 683 series embodies both advanced technology and robust reliability for passenger transport.

Featuring a versatile electric system supporting 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz, along with a 1067 mm gauge, these trains are perfectly suited for extensive railway networks.

As part of the "A-train" family and designated as JR West 683, these locomotives are a cornerstone of western Japan's rail infrastructure, ensuring a comfortable and punctual travel experience for all passengers.

Kawasaki 683 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 683
FamilyA-train
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 2001–2011
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kawasaki 683 series

Railway companies that have operated the 683 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 683Japan

Kawasaki 683 series photos

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