© trainspo.comKawasaki JNR 400 Shinkansen
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 400 Shinkansen
Experience the JNR 400 Shinkansen, a sleek Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that redefined high-speed travel in Japan.
Operated by East Japan Railway Company, this Mini-shinkansen model boasts a top speed of 240 km/h, making journeys swift and efficient.
Built between 1992 and 1995 by industry leaders like Hitachi and Kawasaki, the JNR 400 Shinkansen features a 7-car formation, designed for passenger comfort and spaciousness.
Undergoing refurbishment from 1999 to 2001, this train exemplifies advanced Japanese engineering with its 1435 mm gauge and a powerful 5040 kW output.
Kawasaki JNR 400 Shinkansen technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mini-shinkansen | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 1992–199512 units | |
| Refurbished | 1999 - 2001 | |
| Top speed | 240 km/h149 mph | |
| Power output | 5,040 kW6,759 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 7 cars | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 400 Shinkansen
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 400 Shinkansen, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 400 | Japan |
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