Kinki Sharyo 700-C (16 cars)

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

285 km/h

177 mph

Power output

13,200 kW

17,701 hp

Length

204.7 m

671 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1997

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo 700-C (16 cars)

Discover the impressive 700-C (16 cars) high-speed train series, an icon of Japanese rail transport.

These trains, known as the JR Central 700 series, are operated by the Central Japan Railway Company and are an integral part of the Shinkansen network.

With a top speed of 285 km/h and an impressive capacity of 1323 seats, the 700-C series exceeds all expectations for efficiency and comfort.

The 16-car formation stretches over a length of 204.7 meters and was manufactured by renowned makers like Hitachi and Kawasaki, starting in 1997.

Equipped with a powerful 13200 kW electrical system and a 1435 mm track gauge, this train represents technological excellence and reliability.

Kinki Sharyo 700-C (16 cars) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	700
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1997
Top speed	285 km/h177 mph	177 mph
Power output	13,200 kW17,701 hp	17,701 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	16 cars
Capacity	1323 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