© trainspo.comNippon Sharyo M250 Super Rail Cargo
Built by Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba
Overview of the Nippon Sharyo M250 Super Rail Cargo
Introducing the M250 Super Rail Cargo, a cutting-edge electric multiple unit (EMU) designed for efficient and optimized freight transportation. This impressive locomotive showcases advanced engineering, making it a key player in modern rail logistics.
Built by a collaboration of leading manufacturers including Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, and Toshiba between 2002 and 2003, the M250 Super Rail Cargo boasts a top speed of 130 km/h. It operates on a 1067 mm gauge, a common standard for many railway networks, ensuring broad applicability.
With a substantial power output of 3520 kW and a lengthy formation of 16 cars, this EMU is engineered for significant cargo capacity and performance. Operated by the Japan Freight Railway Company in Japan, the M250 Super Rail Cargo exemplifies innovation and reliability in the demanding field of freight rail.
Nippon Sharyo M250 Super Rail Cargo technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba · 2002–20032 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 3,520 kW4,720 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 16 cars | |
| Car length | 20.3 m66 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the Nippon Sharyo M250 Super Rail Cargo
Railway companies that have operated the M250 Super Rail Cargo, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Freight Railway Company | JR Freight M250 | Japan |
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