Kinki Sharyo JNR 223-6000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1993–2008

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 223-6000

Discover the JNR 223-6000, a prominent EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has served the West Japan Railway Company, also known as JR West.

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Kinki Sharyo between 1993 and 2008, this series features a 1067 mm gauge and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

Each car measures 20 meters in length and has a width of 2.95 meters, contributing to its efficient design for Japanese rail networks.

Explore the robust engineering and operational history of this significant locomotive, a testament to Japanese railway innovation.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	JNR 223
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1993–2008
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 223-6000, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
West Japan Railway Company	JR West 223-6000	Japan

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