© trainspo.comKawasaki JNR 285 series
Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 19985 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 7 cars (2M5T) | |
| Car length | 21.67 m71 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.94 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 4.09 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Central Japan Railway Company | JR Central 285-3000 | Japan |
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 285-0 | Japan |
Kawasaki JNR 285 series photos
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