Kawasaki M250 Super Rail Cargo

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

3,520 kW

4,720 hp

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

2002–2003

2 units

Overview of the Kawasaki M250 Super Rail Cargo

Explore the M250 Super Rail Cargo, a powerful Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for freight transport in Japan.

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Toshiba between 2002 and 2003, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h.

Featuring a 16-car formation and operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the M250 Super Rail Cargo is a robust solution for large-scale cargo operations.

Its 1067 mm gauge and 20.3-meter car length make it perfectly suited for Japan's railway infrastructure, ensuring reliable performance and significant carrying capacity.

With a powerful 3520 kW output, it guarantees efficiency and speed in all its transport duties.

Kawasaki M250 Super Rail Cargo technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba · 2002–20032 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	3,520 kW4,720 hp	4,720 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Formation	16 cars
Car length	20.3 m66 ft 7 in	66 ft 7 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in