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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki Hokkaido 721

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1988–2003
34 units

Overview of the Kawasaki Hokkaido 721

Discover the Hokkaido 721, an impressive electric multiple unit (EMU) operating in Japan, proudly part of the Hokkaido Railway Company.

Manufactured by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car between 1988 and 2003, this train is a testament to Japanese railway engineering.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the Hokkaido 721 is built for efficient and reliable performance on the JR Hokkaidō network.

Its 20 kV AC 50 Hz electric system ensures consistent power, making it a vital component of regional rail transport.

Kawasaki Hokkaido 721 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1988–200334 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.09 m13 ft 5 in
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Operators of the Kawasaki Hokkaido 721

Railway companies that have operated the Hokkaido 721, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō 721Japan

Kawasaki Hokkaido 721 photos

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