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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 285 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1998
5 units

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 285 series

Explore the JNR 285 series, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient rail transport in Japan.

Manufactured by prominent builders like Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo, this series boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, ensuring swift and effective journeys.

The JNR 285 series features a 7-car formation, consisting of 2 motor cars and 5 trailer cars, offering substantial capacity and operational flexibility.

With a width of 2.94 meters and a height of 4.09 meters, it is perfectly adapted to Japanese railway infrastructure.

This train utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system, a common standard for electric trains in Japan.

Operated by both the Central Japan Railway Company and the West Japan Railway Company, the JNR 285 series is a significant asset to Japan's railway network.

Its 1067 mm gauge is crucial for the Japanese national network, highlighting its seamless integration into the local rail landscape.

Kawasaki JNR 285 series technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 19985 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation7 cars (2M5T)
Car length21.67 m71 ft 1 in
Width2.94 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.09 m13 ft 5 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 285 series

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 285 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Central Japan Railway CompanyJR Central 285-3000Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 285-0Japan

Kawasaki JNR 285 series photos

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