Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
Kawasaki E8 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki E8

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki

Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2022

Overview of the Kawasaki E8

Experience the cutting-edge JR East E8, a modern EMU designed for speed and comfort.

This impressive train is a proud member of the Shinkansen family, engineered to reach a remarkable top speed of 300 km/h.

Built by renowned manufacturers Hitachi and Kawasaki, the E8 boasts a sleek 7-car formation.

It offers ample seating for 355 passengers, with a distinguished 26 seats in first class and 329 in second class.

Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the E8 is equipped with advanced electric systems, including 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 20 kV AC 50 Hz, ensuring efficient and reliable performance on Japan's high-speed rail network.

Kawasaki E8 technical specifications

Value
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki · 2022
Top speed300 km/h186 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation7 cars
Capacity355, 1st class 26, 2nd class 329 seats

Operators of the Kawasaki E8

Railway companies that have operated the E8, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E8Japan

More electric multiple units from Kawasaki

All Kawasaki models

Similar electric multiple units from other manufacturers

All electric multiple units