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Electric multiple unit

Kinki Sharyo N700-5000

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
300 km/h
186 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
2007–2016
16 units

Overview of the Kinki Sharyo N700-5000

Explore the JR West N700-5000, an electric multiple unit Shinkansen that embodies high-speed rail excellence in Japan.

This train, part of the esteemed N700 series, signifies modernity and dependability, engineered for an exceptional travel experience.

Boasting a top speed of 300 km/h and a 16-car formation, the N700-5000 delivers both efficiency and comfort.

Manufactured by leading companies including Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Nippon Sharyo between 2007 and 2016, this locomotive represents a significant technological achievement.

Operated by the West Japan Railway Company, the JR West N700-5000 is the perfect choice for discovering Japan at breathtaking speeds with first-class service.

Kinki Sharyo N700-5000 technical specifications

Value
SeriesN700
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo · 2007–201616 units
Top speed300 km/h186 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation16 cars

Operators of the Kinki Sharyo N700-5000

Railway companies that have operated the N700-5000, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West N700-5000Japan

Kinki Sharyo N700-5000 photos

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