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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo E351 series

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1993

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo E351 series

Discover the E351 series, an electric multiple unit (EMU) renowned for its performance and engineering.

Built by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi in 1993, this impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it a reliable choice for passenger transport in Japan.

Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), the E351 series features a 1067 mm gauge and utilizes 1.5 kV DC electric systems, showcasing Japanese railway innovation.

Explore the distinctive characteristics that define this model, designed to deliver an exceptional travel experience and leaving a lasting legacy in modern rail history.

Nippon Sharyo E351 series technical specifications

Value
Built byNippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1993
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo E351 series

Railway companies that have operated the E351 series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E351Japan

Nippon Sharyo E351 series photos

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