Kinki Sharyo 0 R

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 R

Discover the JR West 000 R, an iconic EMU from the Shinkansen family.

Built between 1963 and 1986 by esteemed Japanese manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, this train defined an era of high-speed travel.

With a top speed of 220 km/h and a 6-car formation, the JR West 000 R served the West Japan Railway Company. This remarkable locomotive features a 1435 mm gauge and operates on 25 kV AC 60 Hz electric systems.

A true piece of railway history.

Kinki Sharyo 0 R 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
Electric systems	25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	6 cars
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	4.49 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in