© trainspo.comKinki Sharyo JNR 211-3000 series
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 211 | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1985 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,009 mmNarrow gauge3 ft 3¾ in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.95 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 211-3000 | Japan |
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