Kinki Sharyo 0

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

220 km/h

137 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1986

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 0

Discover the Shinkansen Series 0, a true pioneer of high-speed rail.

This iconic electric multiple unit, a cornerstone of Japanese railway engineering, was built by renowned manufacturers including Hitachi and Kawasaki between 1963 and 1986.

Operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West), the Series 0 Shinkansen revolutionized travel, reaching impressive top speeds of 220 km/h.

With its substantial width of 3.38 meters and a height of 4.49 meters, this Shinkansen represents a significant achievement in its class and a vital piece of transportation history.

Kinki Sharyo 0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	0 series Shinkansen
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1963–1986
Top speed	220 km/h137 mph	137 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	4.49 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in