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Kawasaki JNR 6000 Kobe

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 6000 Kobe

Explore the JNR 6000 Kobe, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from the Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd. in Japan.

This train, part of the Shintetsu 6000 series, was built by Kawasaki and boasts an impressive seating capacity of 476 passengers.

Operating in a 4-car formation, it reaches a top speed of 100 km/h, making it an efficient mode of transport for the region.

With a gauge of 1067 mm and powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, it's specifically designed for the Japanese railway network.

The JNR 6000 Kobe is a valuable piece of railway heritage, blending functionality and design for passenger transport.

Kawasaki JNR 6000 Kobe technical specifications

Value
Built byKawasaki
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation4 cars
Capacity476 seats
Car length18.29 m60 ft 0 in
Width2.7 m8 ft 10 in
Height4.03 m13 ft 3 in
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Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 6000 Kobe

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 6000 Kobe, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Kōbe Electric Railway Co., Ltd.Shintetsu 6000Japan

Kawasaki JNR 6000 Kobe photos

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