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Kinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,009 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1985

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series

Discover the JNR 211-3000 series, an impressive Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that has served Japan with distinction.

Built by renowned manufacturers including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car starting in 1985, this series showcases robust Japanese engineering.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and a track gauge of 1009 mm, the JNR 211-3000 series was designed for efficient and reliable operation.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is the primary operator of these versatile trains, ensuring smooth passenger transport across its network.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 211
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1985
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,009 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 3¾ in
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 211-3000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 211-3000Japan

Kinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series photos

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