A fuel injection system according to the present invention comprises a plunger disposed in a cylinder, an actuator in the form of a piezoelectric element for effecting reciprocation of the plunger, a fuel supply passage for admitting fuel to the cylinder, a plurality of pressurized fuel delivery passages for distributing pressurized fuel among a plurality of injection valves, solenoid valves for opening or closing the plurality of pressurized fuel delivery passages, and a control circuit for activating the actuator and the solenoid valves.