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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki E231-800

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2003
7 units

Overview of the Kawasaki E231-800

Discover the E231-800, a modern electric multiple unit operated by the East Japan Railway Company.

This locomotive, built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car in 2003, operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a notable feature of the Japanese railway network.

With a top speed of 120 km/h, the E231-800 is configured in a 10-car formation (4M6T), offering optimized passenger capacity. Its 1.5 kV DC electric system is well-suited for the country's infrastructure, and its 2.95 m width ensures compatibility with existing lines.

This reliable and efficient model is a key player in passenger transport throughout Japan.

Kawasaki E231-800 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E231
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 20037 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars (4M6T)
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Kawasaki E231-800

Railway companies that have operated the E231-800, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E231-800Japan

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