Kawasaki JNR 223

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1993–2008

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 223

Explore the JNR 223, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served the West Japan Railway Company with distinction.

This robust locomotive, built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo between 1993 and 2008, features a 1067 mm gauge, making it ideal for Japan's railway network.

With a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.95 meters, the JNR 223 is designed for efficiency and capacity, operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

Discover the reliability and enduring presence of the JR West 223 series, a cornerstone of Japanese rail transportation.

Kawasaki JNR 223 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 223
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1993–2008
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