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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo 183 series

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

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 183 series

Discover the versatile 183 series, a renowned electric multiple unit (EMU) train that has served Japan with distinction.

Designed for widespread use across Japan's railway networks, the 183 series boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Built by prominent manufacturers like Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, and Kinki Sharyo, this series is recognized for its robust construction and reliable performance.

It has been a staple for major operators including JR East and JR West, contributing significantly to passenger transportation.

Explore the history and impact of the 183 series, a true workhorse of Japanese rail.

Kinki Sharyo 183 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 183
Built byHitachi, Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo 183 series

Railway companies that have operated the 183 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 183Japan
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 189Japan
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 183Japan

Kinki Sharyo 183 series photos

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