© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR 253-1000
Built by Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR 253-1000
Explore the JNR 253-1000, an iconic Japanese Electric Multiple Unit (EMU).
Built by Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car, this distinguished locomotive, designated 253, served the East Japan Railway Company (JR East).
Its well-engineered design and performance capabilities allowed it to reach a top speed of 130 km/h.
Featuring a 1067 mm gauge and a 1.5 kV DC electric system, it exemplifies reliable and efficient railway technology.
Each car measures 2.95 meters, contributing to its maneuverability on the tracks.
Tokyu Car JNR 253-1000 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | JNR 253 | |
| Built by | Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Car length | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR 253-1000
Railway companies that have operated the JNR 253-1000, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East 253-1000 | Japan |
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