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Electric multiple unit

Tokyu Car E257-0

Built by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the Tokyu Car E257-0

Explore the impressive E257-0 series electric multiple units.

Constructed by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this model is built for a top speed of 130 km/h.

With a 1067 mm gauge and operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the E257-0 is a versatile and reliable piece of rolling stock.

Primarily utilized by the East Japan Railway Company in Japan, experience the efficiency and comfort of this Japanese EMU, a part of the JNR E257 series.

Tokyu Car E257-0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesJNR E257
Built byHitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in

Operators of the Tokyu Car E257-0

Railway companies that have operated the E257-0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-0Japan
East Japan Railway CompanyJR East E257-2000Japan

Tokyu Car E257-0 photos

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