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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JNR 321

Built by Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
232 t
511,472 lb
Length
140 m
459 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2005
39 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 321

Explore the JNR 321, a modern Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) built by Kinki Sharyo in 2005 for the West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

This impressive train boasts a 7-car formation and is capable of reaching a top speed of 120 km/h, making it a reliable choice for passenger transport.

The JNR 321 operates on a 1067 mm gauge track and utilizes a 1.5 kV DC electric system. With a total train length of 140 meters, it's designed for efficiency and performance on JR West's extensive network in Japan.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 321 technical specifications

Value
Built byKinki Sharyo · 200539 units
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation7 cars
Car length20 m65 ft 7 in
Train length140 m459 ft 4 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height3.63 m11 ft 11 in
Weight232 t511,472 lb

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 321

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 321, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 321Japan

Kinki Sharyo JNR 321 photos

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