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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo E257-0

Built by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo E257-0

Discover the E257-0, a modern Japanese electric multiple unit (EMU) serving the East Japan Railway Company.

Built by leading manufacturers Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this reliable train is part of the JNR E257 series. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a common standard in Japan, and reaches a swift top speed of 130 km/h.

Powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, the E257-0 offers efficient and comfortable travel across JR East lines. It's a testament to Japanese engineering and a key part of the nation's extensive railway network.

Experience the efficiency and comfort of the JR East E257-0 as it connects cities and landscapes throughout Japan.

Kinki Sharyo E257-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E257
Built byHitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo E257-0

Railway companies that have operated the E257-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-0Japan
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-2000Japan

Kinki Sharyo E257-0 photos

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