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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JNR 253-1000

Built by Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 253-1000

Discover the JNR 253-1000, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) with a rich history in Japanese railway transport.

Built by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car, this series is known for its reliability and performance.

Operating with a top speed of 130 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, the JNR 253-1000 faithfully served the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).

Each car, measuring 2.95 meters in length, is engineered for efficiency and runs on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

A significant piece of Japanese railway heritage, ready to carry passengers through scenic landscapes.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 253-1000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 253
Built byKinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 253-1000

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 253-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East 253-1000Japan

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