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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car E217

Built by Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Power output
1,520 kW
2,038 hp
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1994

Overview of the Tokyu Car E217

Discover the E217, a distinguished Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) representing the pinnacle of Japanese railway engineering.

Constructed by leading manufacturers including Tokyu Car, Kawasaki, and JR East, this efficient locomotive has been a reliable presence on the tracks since 1994.

Designed for the specific needs of Japan's rail network, the E217 boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and operates on a 1067 mm gauge.

Its robust 1.5 kV DC electrical system and a powerful output of 1520 kW ensure consistent performance for the East Japan Railway Company.

Each car, measuring 19.5 meters in length and 2.95 meters in width, is crafted for operational efficiency and passenger comfort on JR East lines.

Tokyu Car E217 technical specifications

Value
Built byTokyu Car, Kawasaki, JR East · 1994
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Power output1,520 kW2,038 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Car length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Tokyu Car E217

Railway companies that have operated the E217, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E217Japan

Tokyu Car E217 photos

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