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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo JNR 383

Built by Nippon Sharyo, Hitachi

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1994

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 383

Discover the JNR 383, an exceptional electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for operation in Japan.

Built in 1994 by Nippon Sharyo and Hitachi, this locomotive embodies cutting-edge Japanese railway engineering.

With a top speed of 130 km/h, the JNR 383 ensures efficient and reliable journeys on the network of the Central Japan Railway Company.

Its 1067 mm gauge and 1.5 kV DC electric system are key features contributing to its impressive performance.

Explore the robustness and advanced technology that define the JNR 383, a true testament to Japanese railway expertise.

Nippon Sharyo JNR 383 technical specifications

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Built byNippon Sharyo, Hitachi · 1994
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
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Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 383

Railway companies that have operated the JNR 383, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Central Japan Railway CompanyJR Central 383Japan

Nippon Sharyo JNR 383 photos

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