© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo JNR 5300
Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 5300
Discover the JNR 5300 series, a distinctive EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) that has served the Toei Subway in Japan.
This versatile train, built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Kinki Sharyo starting in 1990, boasts a 1435 mm gauge and operates on 1.5 kV DC electric systems.
Designed for urban transit, the JNR 5300 features an 8-car formation, with each car measuring 18 meters in length.
With a maximum speed of 120 km/h, it efficiently connects passengers across its network.
Key dimensions include a width of 2.8 meters and a height of 4.05 meters, contributing to its robust 242-ton weight.
Explore the specifications of this reliable subway workhorse.
Nippon Sharyo JNR 5300 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo · 199027 units | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 8 cars | |
| Car length | 18 m59 ft 1 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.05 m13 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 242 t533,518 lb |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo JNR 5300
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 5300, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Toei Subway | Toei Subway 5300 | Japan |
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