© trainspo.comKawasaki 700-7000
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Kawasaki 700-7000
Explore the Shinkansen 700-7000 series, a distinguished EMU operated by the West Japan Railway Company. This high-speed marvel, part of the renowned Shinkansen family, was built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo starting in 1999.
With an impressive top speed of 285 km/h and a formation of 8 cars spanning 204.7 meters, the 700-7000 offers an efficient and comfortable travel experience. It boasts a capacity of 571 seats, ensuring ample space for passengers on its journeys.
This electric multiple unit operates on a 1435 mm gauge track, utilizing 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems to deliver a powerful 6600 kW output. Its dimensions, a width of 3.38 m and a height of 3.69 m, are optimized for high-speed rail travel, making it a significant component of Japan's advanced railway network.
Kawasaki 700-7000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | 700 | |
| Family | Shinkansen | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1999 | |
| Top speed | 285 km/h177 mph | |
| Power output | 6,600 kW8,851 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Capacity | 571 seats | |
| Train length | 204.7 m671 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 3.38 m11 ft 1 in | |
| Height | 3.69 m12 ft 1 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki 700-7000
Railway companies that have operated the 700-7000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 700-7000 | Japan |
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