Kinki Sharyo JNR 300 (J)

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

1992–1998

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 300 (J)

Discover the JNR 300 (J), an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that marked an era in Japan's high-speed rail transport.

Designed to excel on the Shinkansen network, this locomotive combines exceptional performance with innovative design. Built between 1992 and 1998 by leading manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, and Nippon Sharyo, the Shinkansen 300 series is synonymous with reliability and technological advancement.

With an impressive length of 402.1 meters and a capacity for over 1300 passengers, it offers a fast and comfortable travel experience. The JNR 300 (J) reaches a top speed of 270 km/h, ensuring efficient long-distance journeys.

Powered by advanced 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, it develops a remarkable 12000 kW of power, distributed across its 16 cars. This locomotive is a valuable piece of railway history, operating for the Central Japan Railway Company.

Explore its detailed technical specifications, including a width of 3.38 meters and a height of 4.44 meters, which define its imposing presence on the railway landscape.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 300 (J) technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Shinkansen 300
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 1992–1998
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