Kinki Sharyo JNR 300-3000 (F)

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

270 km/h

168 mph

Power output

12,000 kW

16,092 hp

Length

402.1 m

1319 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1992–1993

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 300-3000 (F)

Explore the JNR 300-3000 (F), an impressive electric multiple unit (EMU) that left its mark on Japanese railway history.

Built between 1992 and 1993 by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo, this Shinkansen model reaches a top speed of 270 km/h, boasting a significant capacity of 1323 passengers, with 200 in first class and 1123 in second class.

Featuring a 16-car formation and a total length of 402.1 meters, the JNR 300-3000 (F) operates with a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, generating a powerful 12000 kW.

This high-speed train, with its 1435 mm gauge, belongs to the Shinkansen 300 series and is a key component in the history of the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Kinki Sharyo JNR 300-3000 (F) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Shinkansen 300
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1992–1993
Top speed	270 km/h168 mph	168 mph
Power output	12,000 kW16,092 hp	16,092 hp
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	16 cars
Capacity	1323, 1st class 200, 2nd class 1123 seats
Train length	402.1 m1319 ft 3 in	1319 ft 3 in
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	4.44 m14 ft 7 in	14 ft 7 in