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Electric multiple unit

Nippon Sharyo L0 Series

Built by Mitsubishi, Nippon Sharyo

Top speed
550 km/h
342 mph
Length
299 m
981 ft 0 in
Years built
2011–2020
1 units

Overview of the Nippon Sharyo L0 Series

Experience the future of high-speed travel with the L0 Series, a marvel of Japanese engineering.

Built by Mitsubishi and Nippon Sharyo between 2011 and 2020, this cutting-edge maglev train represents the pinnacle of railway technology.

This electric multiple unit (EMU) boasts an impressive length of 299 meters and a width of 2.9 meters, engineered for breathtaking speeds of up to 550 km/h.

Operated by the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), the L0 Series is a testament to innovation and efficiency, set to redefine high-speed journeys in Japan and across the globe.

Nippon Sharyo L0 Series technical specifications

Value
Built byMitsubishi, Nippon Sharyo · 2011–20201 units
Top speed550 km/h342 mph
Track gaugemaglev
Train length299 m981 ft 0 in
Width2.9 m9 ft 6 in
Height3.1 m10 ft 2 in

Operators of the Nippon Sharyo L0 Series

Railway companies that have operated the L0 Series, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Central Japan Railway CompanyJR Central L0Japan

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