Kinki Sharyo JNR 521

Discover the JNR 521, a versatile Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) designed for exceptional performance.

Built by Kawasaki and Kinki Sharyo in 2006, this 2-car formation operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 120 km/h, the JNR 521 is powered by both 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric systems, making it adaptable to various operational needs.

The JNR 521 has served with distinction in Japan, including for Ainokaze Toyama Railway, Ishikawa Railway, and West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

This efficient and reliable locomotive, with a width of 2.95 m and a height of 3.63 m, represents a significant advancement in Japanese railway technology.