© trainspo.comTokyu Car E231-500
Built by JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR E231 | |
| Built by | JR East, Kawasaki, Tokyu Car · 2002–2005 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Formation | 11 cars | |
| Width | 2.95 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East E231-500 | Japan |
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