281 series
Japanese train type
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::summary Japanese train type ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| background | #00568F |
| name | 281 series |
| image | JR West 281 Haruka.jpg |
| imagesize | 300px |
| caption | A 281 series train |
| manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| family | Haruka |
| yearconstruction | 1994–1995 |
| yearservice | 4 September 1994 |
| numberbuilt | 63 vehicles |
| numberservice | 63 vehicles |
| formation | 6/3 cars per trainset |
| fleetnumbers | HA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633 |
| capacity | 258 |
| operator | JR-West |
| depots | Hineno |
| lines | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line |
| carbody | Steel |
| carlength | 20.74 m (end cars) |
| 20 m (intermediate cars) | |
| width | 2.92 m |
| height | 3.55 m |
| maxspeed | 130 km/h |
| acceleration | 1.8 km/h/s |
| traction | Variable frequency (3-level GTO) |
| electricsystem | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| collectionmethod | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph |
| bogies | WDT55 (motored) |
| WTR239 (trailer) | |
| brakes | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| safety | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| multipleworking | 271 series |
| gauge | |
| :: |
| background = #00568F | name = 281 series | image = JR West 281 Haruka.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = A 281 series train | service = | manufacturer = Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo | factory = | family = Haruka | replaced = | yearconstruction = 1994–1995 | yearservice = 4 September 1994 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 63 vehicles | numberservice = 63 vehicles | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 6/3 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = HA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633 | capacity = 258 | operator = JR-West | depots = Hineno | lines = Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line | carbody = Steel | carlength = 20.74 m (end cars) 20 m (intermediate cars) | width = 2.92 m | height = 3.55 m | maxspeed = 130 km/h | acceleration = 1.8 km/h/s | deceleration = | traction = Variable frequency (3-level GTO) | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead | collectionmethod = WPS27D scissors-type pantograph | bogies = WDT55 (motored) WTR239 (trailer) | brakes = Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake | safety = ATS-P, ATS-SW | coupling = | multipleworking = 271 series | gauge =
The 281 series is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). Introduced on September 4, 1994, it is used exclusively for Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka services to and from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
Design
Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.
Formations
Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.
6-car sets
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| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsc | M | T | T1 | M | Tc | |||
| KuRo 280 | MoHa 281 | SaHa 281 | SaHa 281-100 | MoHa 281 | KuHa 281 | |||
| :: |
The MoHa 281 cars are each fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
3-car sets
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| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T1 | Mc | |||
| KuHa 280 | SaHa 281-100 | KuMoHa 281 | |||
| :: |
The KuMoHa 281 car is fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
Interior
File:JRW series281 ordinarycar-inside.jpg|281 series standard-class interior File:JRW series281 greencar-inside.jpg|281 series Green (first class) car interior
References
References
- Saka. Masahiro. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. (March 2014)
- JRR. (May 2012)
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