© trainspo.comKinki Sharyo JNR 223-1000
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 223-1000
Discover the JNR 223-1000, an electric multiple unit (EMU) designed by leading Japanese manufacturers Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo in 1995.
This distinctive train, belonging to the JNR 223 series, is a crucial part of the West Japan Railway Company's (JR West) fleet, operating on a 1067 mm gauge.
With a robust build, a car length of 20 meters, and a width of 2.95 meters, the JNR 223-1000 is engineered for efficiency.
It boasts an impressive top speed of 130 km/h and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it a reliable workhorse on Japan's extensive railway network.
Kinki Sharyo JNR 223-1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 223 | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1995 | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 223-1000
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 223-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| West Japan Railway Company | JR West 223-1000 | Japan |
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