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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 2000

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 2000

Discover the JNR 2000 series, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) with a rich operational history.

Originally developed for the Odakyu Electric Railway as the Odakyu 2000 class, these trains are a testament to Japanese engineering.

Built by renowned manufacturers Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car, the JNR 2000 boasts a top speed of 120 km/h, making it efficient for its intended routes.

Each formation consists of 8 cars, with a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.86 meters, designed for a 1067 mm gauge.

These units are powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, ensuring reliable performance on the Japanese railway network.

Explore the specifications and historical context of this notable EMU.

Kawasaki JNR 2000 technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation8 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.86 m9 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 2000

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 2000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Odakyu Electric RailwayOdakyu 2000Japan

Kawasaki JNR 2000 photos

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