Nippon Sharyo JNR 301

Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 301

Explore the JNR 301, a historic Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that proudly served the East Japan Railway Company.

Built by Kawasaki and Nippon Sharyo, this locomotive is known for its reliability and technical specifications, including a 1067 mm gauge and a top speed of 100 km/h.

Measuring 20 meters per car, with a width of 2.83 meters and a height of 3.94 meters, the JNR 301 exemplifies Japanese railway engineering.

Powered by 1.5 kV DC electric systems, this EMU played a significant role in Japan's rail transport, providing efficient and safe service for many years.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 301 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Car length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.83 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	3.94 m12 ft 11 in	12 ft 11 in