Kinki Sharyo 700-7000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

285 km/h

177 mph

Power output

6,600 kW

8,851 hp

Length

204.7 m

671 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1999

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 700-7000

Discover the JR West 700-7000 series, a remarkable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for Japan's high-speed rail network.

This Shinkansen train, a product of collaboration between Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo since 1999, boasts an impressive top speed of 285 km/h.

With an 8-car formation and seating for 571 passengers, the 700-7000 series offers both comfort and efficiency for travelers in West Japan. Its technical specifications, including a 1435 mm gauge, 204.7-meter length, and a powerful 6600 kW electric system operating at 25 kV AC 50 Hz, mark it as a technological marvel.

Kinki Sharyo 700-7000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	700
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1999
Top speed	285 km/h177 mph	177 mph
Power output	6,600 kW8,851 hp	8,851 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Capacity	571 seats
Train length	204.7 m671 ft 7 in	671 ft 7 in
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	3.69 m12 ft 1 in	12 ft 1 in