© trainspo.comKawasaki E233-5000
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki E233-5000
Explore the E233-5000, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) serving the East Japan Railway Company.
This locomotive is designed for efficient passenger transport with a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.95 meters, ensuring a comfortable journey.
Engineered with a 1067 mm gauge, the E233-5000 is capable of reaching a top speed of 120 km/h.
It operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system and was built by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car starting in 2010, making it a reliable and high-performing choice for Japanese rail operations.
Discover the robust performance and passenger-focused design of the E233-5000 series EMU.
Kawasaki E233-5000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | E233 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2010 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki E233-5000
Railway companies that have operated the E233-5000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East E233-5000 | Japan |
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