Kawasaki JNR 223-2000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1993–2008

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 223-2000

Discover the JNR 223-2000, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train that has served with the West Japan Railway Company.

This versatile series, built between 1993 and 2008 by renowned manufacturers Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Its robust design features include a car length of 20 meters and a width of 2.95 meters, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

The JR West 223-2000 series embodies efficiency and reliability in Japanese railway operations.

	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

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 223-2000, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
West Japan Railway Company	JR West 223-2000	Japan

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