© trainspo.comTokyu Car JNR E655
Built by Hitachi, Tokyu Car
Overview of the Tokyu Car JNR E655
Explore the JNR E655, a distinctive electric multiple unit (EMU) built by Hitachi and Tokyu Car in 2007. This locomotive entered service with the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan.
Designed to excel on Japanese railways, the JNR E655 boasts a top speed of 130 km/h, making it suitable for efficient service. With a seating capacity of 107 passengers, it offers comfort during their journeys.
Its technical specifications include a 1067 mm gauge, a width of 2.95 m, and a height of 3.55 m. Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, it delivers an impressive power output of 2240 kW, ensuring reliable performance across the JR East network.
The JNR E655 represents an example of modern railway engineering, combining performance, comfort, and reliability for passenger transport in Japan.
Tokyu Car JNR E655 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hitachi, Tokyu Car · 20071 units | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 2,240 kW3,004 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Capacity | 107 seats | |
| Width | 2.95 m9 ft 8 in | |
| Height | 3.55 m11 ft 8 in |
Operators of the Tokyu Car JNR E655
Railway companies that have operated the JNR E655, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| East Japan Railway Company | JR East E655 | Japan |
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