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Kinki Sharyo JNR 681-8000 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JNR 681-8000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Niigata Transys

Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1992–1997

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 681-8000

Explore the JNR 681-8000, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) renowned for its historical significance and advanced technology.

This impressive train was manufactured between 1992 and 1997 by leading Japanese companies including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Niigata Transys, marking a significant era in Japanese railway engineering.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge, the JNR 681-8000 operates on versatile 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz electric systems, ensuring efficient and flexible operations.

It proudly served the Hokuetsu Express as part of the Hokuetsu 681-8000 class, demonstrating unwavering reliability and exceptional performance across Japan.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 681-8000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 681
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Niigata Transys · 1992–1997
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 681-8000

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 681-8000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Hokuetsu ExpressHokuetsu 681-8000Japan

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