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Niigata Transys JNR 681 series

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Niigata Transys

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1992–1997

Overview of the Niigata Transys JNR 681 series

Discover the JNR 681 series, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from Japan.

Built between 1992 and 1997 by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, and Niigata Transys, this series was operated by the West Japan Railway Company.

It boasts an impressive top speed of 160 km/h and runs on a 1067 mm gauge.

The JNR 681 series is capable of operating under various electric systems, including 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 60 Hz, showcasing its versatility on the Japanese railway network.

A cornerstone of Japanese rail transport, the JNR 681 series.

Niigata Transys JNR 681 series technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR 681
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Niigata Transys · 1992–1997
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
  • 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the Niigata Transys JNR 681 series

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

OperatorClassCountry
West Japan Railway CompanyJR West 681Japan

Niigata Transys JNR 681 series photos

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