Kinki Sharyo 700 Electric Multiple Unit: Specs & Photos

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 700

Experience the iconic Shinkansen Series 700, a pinnacle of Japanese high-speed rail engineering.

Built in 2005 by leading manufacturers including Hitachi and Kawasaki, this EMU boasts a 7-car formation and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

Powered by a robust 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, the Shinkansen 700 ensures efficient and swift journeys.

Proudly operated by the West Japan Railway Company (JR West), the Series 700 represents a significant advancement in modern railway technology.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	700
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 20051 units
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	7 cars
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in

Railway companies that have operated the 700, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
West Japan Railway Company	JR West 923-3000	Japan

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