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Shinkansen series E3
The E3 series was developed for the “Mini Shinkansen” on the Komachi Line between Tokyo and Akita. This formerly cape gauge line was converted to standard gauge and the trains therefore had to comply with a smaller lo...
General
| Property | Shinkansen series E3 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1995-2010 |
| Manufacturers | Kawasaki, Tokyu Car |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B+B-B+2-2+B-B+2-2+B-B+B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Shinkansen series E3 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 148.65 m |
| Empty weight | 308 t |
Power
| Property | Shinkansen series E3 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Indicated power | 6,000 kW (8,158 PS) |
| Top speed | 275 km/h |
