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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo 683 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2001–2011

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 683 series

Discover the 683 series, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by the West Japan Railway Company.

Constructed between 2001 and 2011 by leading manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, this series is part of the renowned "A-train" family, a symbol of innovation and reliability in railway transport.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and the capability to operate with 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric systems, the 683 series integrates seamlessly into Japanese railway infrastructure.

These versatile trains are optimized for the demands of Japanese lines, offering exceptional performance and ensuring efficient and comfortable journeys for JR West passengers.

Kinki Sharyo 683 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 683
FamilyA-train
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 2001–2011
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo 683 series

Railway companies that have operated the 683 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 683Japan

Kinki Sharyo 683 series photos

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