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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki E231-500

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2002–2005

Overview of the Kawasaki E231-500

Discover the E231-500, a prominent EMU operating in Japan with East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

This electric multiple unit, specifically the JR East E231 series, is renowned for its reliable service.

Built between 2002 and 2005 by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car, the E231-500 series boasts impressive specifications.

It features an 11-car formation and operates on a 1067 mm gauge, powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a width of 2.95 meters, this locomotive is a staple of Japanese rail transport.

Kawasaki E231-500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E231
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2002–2005
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation11 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Kawasaki E231-500

Railway companies that have operated the E231-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E231-500Japan

Kawasaki E231-500 photos

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