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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo JNR E657

Built by Hitachi, J-TREC, Kinki Sharyo

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo JNR E657

Explore the JNR E657, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for excellence on Japan's railway networks.

Built by renowned manufacturers Hitachi, J-TREC, and Kinki Sharyo, this train represents the pinnacle of technological advancement.

Capable of reaching speeds of 130 km/h and configured with 10 cars, the JNR E657 delivers exceptional performance and passenger comfort. Its 1067 mm gauge ensures seamless integration with Japan's existing rail infrastructure.

With a width of 2.95 m and a height of 4.25 m, its dimensions are optimized for operational efficiency and passenger experience, making it a true marvel of railway engineering.

Kinki Sharyo JNR E657 technical specifications

Value
Built byHitachi, J-TREC, Kinki Sharyo
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation10 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
Height4.25 m13 ft 11 in

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo JNR E657

Railway companies that have operated the JNR E657, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E657Japan

Kinki Sharyo JNR E657 photos

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