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Shinkansen series 0

A trainset in Higashi-Hiroshima station

The first series of the Shinkansen, which initially had no separate designation due to the lack of a successor, was built from 1964. With a top speed of 220 km/h, it was the fastest train in the world. This was achiev...

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Variant
four-car
Built 1964-1986
Manufacturers Hitachi;Kawasaki;Kinki Sharyō;Kisha Seizō;Nippon Sharyō;Tokyu Car
Wheel arrangement TZ4-16-16
Gauge 1435 mm
Length 100300 mm
Service mass
Top speed 220 km/h
Power
Engine

General

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Built 1964-1986
Manufacturers Hitachi, Kawasaki, Kinki Shary&#333, Kisha Seiz&#333, Nippon Shary&#333, Tokyu Car
Wheel arrangement B-B+B-B+B-B+B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

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Length 100.30 m
Empty mass 250 t
Rigid wheelbase 2.50 m

Power

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Power source electric - AC
Indicated power 2,960 kW (4,024 PS)
Top speed 220 km/h
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