© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR 211-5000 series
Built by Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 211-5000 series
Explore the JNR 211-5000 series, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) renowned for its service with the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).
Built between 1985 and 1993 by prominent manufacturers like Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car, this series operates on a 1067 mm gauge track.
With a top speed of 110 km/h and a car length of 20 meters, the JNR 211-5000 series is a staple of Japanese rail transport, utilizing 1.5 kV DC electric systems. Discover the robust engineering and reliable performance of this classic Japanese locomotive.
This EMU is characterized by its width of 2.95 meters, making it a substantial and efficient mode of passenger transportation.
Tokyu Car JNR 211-5000 series technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 211 | |
| Built by | Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car · 1985 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 20 m65 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 211-5000 series
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 211-5000 series, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Central Japan Railway Company | JR Central 211-5000 | Japan |
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