Traction and rolling stock

JR East unveils Yamanote Loop Series E235 EMU

By 2015-04-07T14:44:00

East Japan Railway has unveiled the prototype Series E235 electric multiple-unit for the Yamanote Loop (Photo: JR East).

JAPAN: East Japan Railway has unveiled a prototype for its next generation of electric multiple-units to operate the 1 067 mm gauge Yamanote Loop around the centre of the capital. This heavily-used 34·5 km circular line serves the main Tokyo Station as well as the key interchange at Shinjuku, which ...

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