© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo JNR 20000 RSE
Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 20000 RSE
Discover the JNR 20000 RSE, a Japanese electric multiple unit designed for express travel.
With a top speed of 120 km/h, this RSE (Resort Super Express) model offers a comfortable and efficient way to explore Japan.
Built by Kawasaki and Nippon Sharyo, the JNR 20000 RSE features a 7-car formation, with each car measuring 20 meters in length. Its 1067 mm gauge ensures a smooth ride across various railway lines.
Weighing 291 tons and boasting a power output of 2240 kW, this train exemplifies Japanese railway engineering. The JNR 20000 RSE, also known as the Odakyu 20000 RSE, provides a distinctive travel experience.
Nippon Sharyo JNR 20000 RSE technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Resort Super Express | |
| Built by | Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 2,240 kW3,004 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 7 cars | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.9 m9 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 291 t641,544 lb |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 20000 RSE
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 20000 RSE, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Odakyu Electric Railway | Odakyu 20000 RSE | Japan |
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