Kinki Sharyo JNR 783

Built by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR 783

Explore the JNR 783, an electric multiple unit (EMU) that has left its mark on the Japanese railway landscape.

Built by Hitachi and Kinki Sharyo, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h.

It features a 1067 mm gauge, with a car length of 19.5 meters, a width of 2.95 meters, and a height of 3.67 meters.

Primarily associated with the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) under the classification JR Kyushu 783, the JNR 783 is a testament to Japanese rail engineering.

A symbol of modern and efficient transport in Japan.

Kinki Sharyo JNR 783 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	19.5 m64 ft 0 in	64 ft 0 in
Width	2.95 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	3.67 m12 ft 0 in	12 ft 0 in