© trainspo.comKawasaki JNR 283
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Ocean Arrow | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 19964 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.39 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 283 | Japan |
Kawasaki JNR 283 photos
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