Kinki Sharyo JNR 5300

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Weight

242 t

533,518 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1990

27 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 5300

Explore the JNR 5300, a notable EMU designed for the Toei Subway in Japan.

Manufactured by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Kinki Sharyo in 1990, this 8-car formation runs on a 1435 mm gauge track and boasts a top speed of 120 km/h.

Each car measures 18 meters in length, with a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.05 meters. The JNR 5300 weighs 242 tons and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, making it a significant piece of Japanese rail heritage.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 5300 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo · 199027 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	8 cars
Car length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.05 m13 ft 3 in	13 ft 3 in
Weight	242 t533,518 lb	533,518 lb