Kawasaki JNR 5300

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Weight

242 t

533,518 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1990

27 units

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 5300

Discover the JNR 5300, an electric multiple unit designed for the Tokyo subway system.

Built by renowned manufacturers such as Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Kinki Sharyo starting in 1990, this 8-car formation boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.

With a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.05 meters, the JNR 5300 operates on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm) and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system.

These specifications highlight its role as a key component of Japan's urban transportation network.

Kawasaki JNR 5300 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo · 199027 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in
Weight	242 t533,518 lb	533,518 lb