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Kawasaki JNR 789 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki JNR 789

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR 789

Experience the JNR 789, a powerful Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served Japan's railway network with distinction.

Manufactured by Kawasaki, this train boasts a top speed of 140 km/h, showcasing efficient and modern engineering.

The JNR 789 is configured as a six-car set, optimized for seamless passenger transportation.

With a gauge of 1067 mm, it is perfectly suited for Japan's extensive railway infrastructure.

Currently operated by the Hokkaido Railway Company, also known as JR Hokkaidō, this locomotive represents a significant part of Japanese rail heritage.

The JNR 789 stands as a testament to Japanese innovation in railway technology, combining robust performance with reliability for many years.

Kawasaki JNR 789 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 789
Built byKawasaki
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Electric systems
  • 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation6 cars
Width2.93 m9 ft 7 in
Height4.02 m13 ft 2 in

Operators of the Kawasaki JNR 789

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 789, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokkaido Railway CompanyJR Hokkaidō 789Japan

Kawasaki JNR 789 photos

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