Kawasaki JNR 221 Electric Multiple Unit: Specs & Photos

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 221

Explore the JNR 221, an iconic Japanese electric multiple unit.

Built by industry giants like JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, this locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge track and can reach a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a car length of 20 meters, a width of 2.95 meters, and a height of 4.14 meters, the JNR 221 is a testament to railway design and engineering.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, it has proudly served the West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West.

Kawasaki JNR 221 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 221
Built by	JR West, Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in