815 series
Japanese train type
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::summary Japanese train type ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 815 series |
| image | JRK Series815-N014.jpg |
| imagesize | 300px |
| caption | 815 series, January 2022 |
| service | 1 October 1999–present |
| manufacturer | Hitachi, JR Kyushu |
| family | Hitachi A-train |
| replaced | 423 series, 457 series, 475 series |
| yearconstruction | 1999 |
| numberbuilt | 52 vehicles (26 sets) |
| numberservice | 52 vehicles (26 sets) |
| formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| fleetnumbers | N001–N014, N016–N027 |
| operator | JR Kyushu |
| depots | Kumamoto, Ōita |
| carbody | Aluminium |
| carlength | 20000 mm |
| width | 2950 mm |
| doors | 3 pairs per side |
| maxspeed | 120 km/h |
| electricsystem | (overhead catenary) |
| collectionmethod | Pantograph |
| gauge | |
| :: |
| name = 815 series | image = JRK Series815-N014.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = 815 series, January 2022 | service = 1 October 1999–present | manufacturer = Hitachi, JR Kyushu | factory = | family = Hitachi A-train | replaced = 423 series, 457 series, 475 series | yearconstruction = 1999 | yearservice = | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 52 vehicles (26 sets) | numberservice = 52 vehicles (26 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 2 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = N001–N014, N016–N027 | capacity = | operator = JR Kyushu | depots = Kumamoto, Ōita | lines = | carbody = Aluminium | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = | floorheight = | doors = 3 pairs per side | maxspeed = 120 km/h | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = (overhead catenary) | collectionmethod = Pantograph | bogies = | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =
The 815 series is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.
Design
The 815 series was the first aluminium-alloy EMU to be ordered by JR Kyushu, and was designed to be lighter than the earlier 813 series design. The trains were introduced on wanman driver only operation services, replacing ageing 423, 457, and 475 series rolling stock.
History
A total of 26 2-car sets (52 cars) were delivered to Kumamoto and Ōita depots between May and October 1999.
Kumamoto set N015 was renumbered N027 in February 2000.
Formation
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| Numbering |
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| KuMoHa 815 |
| :: |
The KuMoHa 815 car is fitted with a PS401K single-arm pantograph.
Interior
Seating is longitudinal throughout. The KuMoHa 815 car has a toilet, and the KuHa 814 car is fitted with a wheelchair space. File:JR-Series815 Inside-Cab.jpg|Driving seat File:JR-Series815 Inside.jpg|Interior view File:JR-Series815 Inside Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating File:JR-Series815 Inside Toilet.jpg|Toilet File:JR-Series815 Inside LED.jpg|LED display
References
References
- (2009). "JR全車輌ハンドブック2009". Neko Publishing.
- (January 2010). "813・815・817系の番台別特徴と輸送形態". [[Japan Railfan Magazine]].
- (May 2010). "JR電車編成表 2010夏". JRR.
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