Kawasaki JNR 223-6000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1993–2008

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 223-6000

Explore the JNR 223-6000, a prominent Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).

Built by esteemed manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo between 1993 and 2008, this train is a key component of the West Japan Railway Company's fleet.

Designed for efficient and reliable passenger transport across Japan, the JNR 223-6000 operates on a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, ensuring ample space and comfort for passengers. This series, a part of the broader JNR 223 family, exemplifies Japanese railway engineering.

Kawasaki JNR 223-6000 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