Tokyu Car 0 R

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed

220 km/h

137 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1963–1986

Overview of the Tokyu Car 0 R

Experience the iconic 0 series Shinkansen, a pioneering high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) from Japan.

Operated by the West Japan Railway Company and known as the JR West 000 R, this legendary train series was built between 1963 and 1986 by renowned manufacturers like Hitachi and Kawasaki.

Reaching a top speed of 220 km/h, the 0 series boasts a 1435 mm gauge and originally ran in 6-car formations.

Its impressive dimensions, including a width of 3.38 m and a height of 4.49 m, along with its 25 kV AC 60 Hz electric systems, represent a significant milestone in railway engineering history.

Explore the legacy of this groundbreaking Shinkansen model.

Tokyu Car 0 R technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	0 series Shinkansen
Family	Shinkansen
Built by	Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1963–1986
Top speed	220 km/h137 mph	137 mph
Electric systems	25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	6 cars
Width	3.38 m11 ft 1 in	11 ft 1 in
Height	4.49 m14 ft 9 in	14 ft 9 in