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Diesel-electric multiple unit

Niigata JR E493

Built by Niigata

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2021

Overview of the Niigata JR E493

Discover the JR E493, a modern DEMU serving the East Japan Railway Company in Japan.

Built in Niigata in 2021, this efficient two-car unit is a key asset for passenger transport.

With a 1067 mm gauge and a top speed of 100 km/h, the JR E493 is designed for reliability on Japanese routes, featuring a car length of 21.1 meters.

Its compact dimensions, including a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 3.41 meters, highlight a functional design for continuous service.

Niigata JR E493 technical specifications

Value
Built byNiigata · 2021
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation2 cars
Car length21.1 m69 ft 3 in
Width2.8 m9 ft 2 in
Height3.41 m11 ft 2 in

Operators of the Niigata JR E493

Railway companies that have operated the JR E493, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E493Japan

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