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Electric multiple unit

Kawasaki W7

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Weight
540 t
1,190,495 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2014–2015
11 units

Overview of the Kawasaki W7

Experience the W7, a cutting-edge Shinkansen EMU designed for exceptional speed and passenger comfort on Japan's vital rail networks.

Operated by the West Japan Railway Company, this high-performance Electric Multiple Unit achieves a remarkable top speed of 275 km/h, making it perfect for swift intercity travel.

Built between 2014 and 2015 by leading manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo, the W7 exemplifies modern railway engineering, offering a spacious 934-seat capacity within its 12-car formation.

With a standard 1435 mm gauge and advanced dual-frequency AC electric systems, the W7 ensures efficient and reliable operation, embodying the prestige and punctuality associated with the Shinkansen name.

Kawasaki W7 technical specifications

Value
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 2014–201511 units
Top speed275 km/h171 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation12 cars (10M2T)
Capacity934 seats
Width3.38 m11 ft 1 in
Weight540 t1,190,495 lb

Operators of the Kawasaki W7

Railway companies that have operated the W7, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West W7Japan

Kawasaki W7 photos

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