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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki E217

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,520 kW
2,038 hp
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1994

Overview of the Kawasaki E217

Discover the E217 electric locomotive, an iconic model from JR East in Japan.

Designed for passenger transport, this Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) operates on the 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in the country.

It embodies the reliability and efficiency of modern Japanese trains.

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, and JR East starting in 1994, the E217 can reach a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a car length of 19.5 meters and a width of 2.95 meters, it offers comfortable space for travelers.

Its 1.5 kV DC electric system and 1520 kW power output make it a significant player in the railway network.

This locomotive represents a key component in the East Japan Railway Company's fleet, actively contributing to smooth railway traffic.

Its design and performance are a testament to the excellence of Japanese railway engineering.

Kawasaki E217 technical specifications

Value
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East · 1994
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,520 kW2,038 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Kawasaki E217

Railway companies that have operated the E217, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E217Japan

Kawasaki E217 photos

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