Kinki Sharyo JNR 281 series

Built by Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1994–1995

63 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 281 series

Discover the JNR 281 series, a notable Electric Multiple Unit.

Also known as JR West 281, this series was constructed by Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo between 1994 and 1995 for the West Japan Railway Company.

With a top speed of 130 km/h and a gauge of 1067 mm, these trains are an integral part of the Japanese rail network, belonging to the "Haruka" family.

The JNR 281 series stands out with its impressive build, measuring 2.92 m in width and 3.55 m in height, and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 281 series technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Family	Haruka
Built by	Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo · 1994–199563 units
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Width	2.92 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	3.55 m11 ft 8 in	11 ft 8 in