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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car E231-500

Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
2002–2005

Overview of the Tokyu Car E231-500

Discover the E231-500, a modern electric multiple unit (EMU) integral to Japan's bustling rail network.

Operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East), this versatile train series was built between 2002 and 2005 by JR East, Kawasaki, and Tokyu Car, serving millions of commuters daily.

With a top speed of 120 km/h and typically formed of 11 cars, the E231-500 provides reliable and efficient passenger transport, perfectly suited for the demands of urban and suburban environments.

Its 1067 mm gauge and 1.5 kV DC electric system are optimized for Japan's extensive railway infrastructure, ensuring smooth and punctual journeys.

The E231-500 stands as a testament to Japanese engineering, embodying capacity, performance, and passenger comfort in a dynamic railway landscape.

Tokyu Car E231-500 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E231
Built byJR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2002–2005
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Formation11 cars
Width2.95 m9 ft 8 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car E231-500

Railway companies that have operated the E231-500, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E231-500Japan

Tokyu Car E231-500 photos

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