Kinki Sharyo E257-500

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 E257-500

Discover the E257-500, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) operating in Japan.

Manufactured by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it efficient for passenger transport.

With a 1067 mm gauge and 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the E257-500 is a cornerstone of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) network.

Its series, the JR East E257-500, is synonymous with reliability and performance in the Japanese railway landscape.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR E257
Built by	Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in

Railway companies that have operated the E257-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
East Japan Railway Company	JR East E257-500	Japan

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