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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 283

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1996
4 units

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 283

Discover the JNR 283, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) gracing the rails of Japan.

Part of the "Ocean Arrow" family, this locomotive is a testament to Japanese engineering, with its construction undertaken by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo in 1996. It serves with the West Japan Railway Company, specifically under the JR West 283 class.

Engineered for efficiency and speed, the JNR 283 boasts a top speed of 130 km/h. It operates on a gauge of 1067 mm and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems. Its dimensions, with a width of 2.85 m and a height of 3.39 m, are optimized for its operational environment.

Explore the reliability and performance of this iconic Japanese train, a key component of the West Japan Railway Company's fleet.

Kawasaki JNR 283 technical specifications

Value
FamilyOcean Arrow
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 19964 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.85 m9 ft 4 in
Height3.39 m11 ft 1 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 283

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 283, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 283Japan

Kawasaki JNR 283 photos

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