© trainspo.comKawasaki JNR E721 series
Built by Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Kawasaki JNR E721 series
Discover the JNR E721 series, a versatile EMU operating in Japan.
This electric multiple unit is a key part of East Japan Railway Company's fleet, also serving the Sendai Airport Transit as the SAT SAT721.
Built by Kawasaki and Tokyu Car between 2006 and 2010, the E721 series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.
Operating on a 1067 mm gauge, these reliable 2-car formations are a common sight on Japanese railway lines.
Kawasaki JNR E721 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2006–201051 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 2 cars |
Operators of the Kawasaki JNR E721 series
Railway companies that have operated the JNR E721 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East E721 | Japan |
| Sendai Airport Transit | SAT SAT721 | Japan |
Kawasaki JNR E721 series photos
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