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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car E2

Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
275 km/h
171 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1995–1999
28 units

Overview of the Tokyu Car E2

Discover the JR East E2 Shinkansen, a testament to Japanese engineering excellence.

This high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) represents the pinnacle of modern rail travel, built between 1995 and 1999 by leading manufacturers including Hitachi and Kawasaki.

Boasting a remarkable top speed of 275 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the E2 series Shinkansen offers an efficient and exhilarating journey. Its versatile electric systems, compatible with both 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 60 Hz, ensure broad operational capability.

As a proud member of the Shinkansen family and operated by JR East, this train is designed for speed, comfort, and reliability, making it an iconic symbol of Japan's advanced railway network.

Tokyu Car E2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesE2
FamilyShinkansen
Built byHitachi, Kawasaki, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1995–199928 units
Top speed275 km/h171 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
  • 25 kV AC 60 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Width3.38 m11 ft 1 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car E2

Railway companies that have operated the E2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E2Japan

Tokyu Car E2 photos

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