HB-E300 series
Japanese train type
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::summary Japanese train type ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | HB-E300 series |
| image | HB-E300kei-2.JPG |
| imagesize | 300px |
| caption | 2-car Resort View Furusato set at Shinano-Ōmachi Station in December 2010 |
| service | October 2010present |
| manufacturer | {{Plainlist |
| family | Resort Hybrid |
| replaced | KiHa 48 |
| yearconstruction | 2010, 2016, 2019 |
| numberbuilt | 18 vehicles (6 sets) |
| numberservice | 18 vehicles (6 sets) |
| formation | 2/4 cars per set |
| operator | JR East |
| depots | Akita, Aomori, Nagano, Niigata |
| lines | Ōito Line, Tsugaru Line, Ōminato Line, Gonō Line |
| carbody | Stainless steel |
| carlength | 20600 mm |
| width | 2920 mm |
| height | 3620 mm |
| doors | One per side |
| maxspeed | 100 km/h |
| traction | Variable frequency |
| traction motors | MT78 (95 kW) (2 per car) |
| engine | DMF15HZB-G (1 per car) |
| enginetype | 6-cylinder diesel |
| poweroutput | 331 kW per engine |
| bogies | DT75A (driving), TR260A (trailing) |
| brakes | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking |
| safety | ATS-P/Ps |
| multipleworking | KiHa E200 |
| gauge | |
| :: |
| name = HB-E300 series | image = HB-E300kei-2.JPG | imagesize = 300px | caption = 2-car Resort View Furusato set at Shinano-Ōmachi Station in December 2010 | service = October 2010present | manufacturer = {{Plainlist|
- JR East
- Niigata Transys
- Tokyu Car Corporation
- J-TREC | factory = | family = Resort Hybrid | replaced = KiHa 48 | yearconstruction = 2010, 2016, 2019 | yearservice = | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 18 vehicles (6 sets) | numberservice = 18 vehicles (6 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 2/4 cars per set | fleetnumbers = | capacity = | operator = JR East | depots = Akita, Aomori, Nagano, Niigata | lines = Ōito Line, Tsugaru Line, Ōminato Line, Gonō Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20600 mm | width = 2920 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = | doors = One per side | maxspeed = 100 km/h | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = Variable frequency | traction motors = MT78 (95 kW) (2 per car) | engine = DMF15HZB-G (1 per car) | enginetype = 6-cylinder diesel | poweroutput = 331 kW per engine | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | bogies = DT75A (driving), TR260A (trailing) | brakes = Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking | safety = ATS-P/Ps | coupling = | multipleworking = KiHa E200 | gauge =
The HB-E300 series is a hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on "resort train" services on scenic lines in Japan since October 2010.
Design
The HB-E300 series is based on the KiHa E200 hybrid DMU type introduced on the Koumi Line in 2007. One 2-car train is used on the Ōito Line; two 2-car trains are used on the Tsugaru and Ōminato Lines; and two 4-car trains are used on Gonō Line Resort Shirakami services, replacing earlier KiHa 48 DMU trainsets.
The use of hybrid technology is designed to reduce fuel consumption by 10% compared with the existing Resort Shirakami trains, reduce NOx emissions by 60%, and reduce noise levels by 20 dB while idling at stations and by 30 dB when accelerating from standstill.
Interior
Seating in open saloon cars features reclining/rotating seating in 2+2 configuration with a seat pitch of 1200 mm. The four-car Resort Shirakami sets include compartment accommodation.
2-car ''Resort View Furusato''
The two-car train for the Ōito Line is branded Resort View Furusato. It was built by Tokyu Car Corporation in Yokohama, and delivered to Nagano in June 2010. The train entered revenue service on 2 October 2010.
Formation
The two-car Resort View Furusato set is formed as follows.
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| Car | 1 | 2 | Numbering | Seating capacity | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-E302 | HB-E301 | ||||
| 44 | 34 | ||||
| 40.5 | 41.5 | ||||
| :: |
2-car ''Resort Asunaro''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ac/JR-East-HB-E300-Resort-Asunaro.jpg" caption="The two-car ''Resort Asunaro'' sets at Aomori Station in December 2010"] ::
The two 2-car trains for the Tsugaru and Ōminato Lines are branded Resort Asunaro, named after Aomori's prefectural tree, known as Asunaro in Japanese. They were built by Niigata Transys and were delivered to JR East's Aomori Depot in September 2010, entering service from 4 December 2010, coinciding with the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen extension to .
Formation
The two-car Resort Asunaro sets are formed as follows.
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| Car | 1 | 2 | Numbering | Seating capacity | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-E302 | HB-E301 | ||||
| 44 | 34 | ||||
| 40.3 | 41.3 | ||||
| :: |
Interior
File:JRE HB-E302-3-inside.jpg|View of main saloon area of HB-E302-3 in June 2011 File:JRE HB-E301-3-inside.jpg|Interior view of HB-E301-3, showing ceiling-mounted monitor screens in June 2011
Withdrawal and conversions
In November 2022, JR East announced that the Resort Asunaro sets would be remodelled for two new sightseeing trains: Hinabi and Satono. The Hinabi set is scheduled to enter service in the final quarter of 2023, and the Satono set is scheduled to enter service in the first quarter of 2024.
JR East announced on 1 June 2023 that these sets would make their final trips in revenue service on 20 August of that year, ahead of their remodels.
4-car ''Resort Shirakami – Aoike''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e3/Series_HB-E300.jpg" caption="The four-car ''Resort Shirakami – Aoike'' set on the Gono Line in September 2020"] ::
The four-car Resort Shirakami – Aoike train for use on the Gono Line was delivered from Tokyu Car's Yokohama factory to JR East's Akita Depot in September 2010. It entered service from 4 December 2010.
Formation
The four-car Resort Shirakami – Aoike set is formed as follows. ::data[format=table]
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Numbering | Seating capacity | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-E301-1 | HB-E300-101 | HB-E300-1 | HB-E302-1 | ||||
| 34 | 36 | 40 | 44 | ||||
| 41.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 40.3 | ||||
| :: |
4-car ''Resort Shirakami – Buna''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Gono-Line-HB-E300_Buna.jpg" caption="The four-car ''Resort Shirakami – Buna'' set on the Gono Line in September 2020"] ::
The four-car Resort Shirakami - Buna train for use on the Gono Line was built jointly by J-TREC (cars 1, 2, and 4) at its Yokohama factory and JR East's Akita Works (car 3) in 2016. The train entered service on 16 July 2016, replacing the earlier KiHa 48 four-car DMU trainset previously used. The exterior livery and interior design of this set was overseen by Ken Okuyama Design.
Formation
The four-car Resort Shirakami – Buna set is formed as follows with car 1 at the Akita/Aomori end. ::data[format=table]
| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Numbering | Seating capacity | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-E301-5 | HB-E300-105 | HB-E300-5 | HB-E302-5 | ||||
| 34 | 36 | 28 | 44 | 41.3 | 41.5 | 40.0 | 40.3 -- |
| :: |
File:HB-E302-5.jpg|HB-E302-5 (car 1) File:HB-E300-105.jpg|HB-E300-105 (car 2) File:HB-E300-5.jpg|HB-E300-5 (car 3) File:HB-E301-5.jpg|HB-E301-5 (car 4)
4-car ''Kairi''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/Uetsu-main-line_HB-E300_KAIRI.jpg" caption="The four-car ''Kairi'' set in July 2022"] ::
The four-car Kairi train was announced by JR East in October 2018, developed around the cuisine of Niigata and Shonai, as well as the scenery of the Sea of Japan. Intended to operate between and stations on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays, the exterior features an orange-and-white colour scheme, inspired by sunset and snow. The set features a different headlight design than older HB-E300 series sets. It was built by Niigata Transys in 2019, and entered revenue service on 5 October 2019.
Formation
The Kairi set is formed as follows, with car 1 at the Sakata end.
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| Car | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Numbering | Seating capacity | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB-E301-6 | HB-E300-106 | HB-E300-6 | HB-E302-6 | ||||
| 30 | 32 | 24 | |||||
| Compartments | Event space | Dining, observation | |||||
| :: |
Interior
Each car features different internal facilities. Cars 1 and 3 are equipped with toilets.
- Car 1 features 2+2 abreast reclining seating throughout; the seats are rotated approximately threedegrees toward the windows.
- Car 2 is a compartment car, featuring eight semi-private compartments with four seats each, as well as a luggage compartment.
- Car 3 does not feature passenger accommodation; it features a service counter and a space for events.
- Car 4 is a dining car and features three sets of four-person seating bays, four sets of two-person seating bays, and two sets of two-person bench seats.
File:JRE HB-E301-6 inside 20200403.jpg|Open seating (car 1) File:JRE HB-E300-106 inside compartment 20200403.jpg|Compartmentalized seating (car 2) File:JRE HB-E300-106 inside compartment seat 20200403.jpg|Seating compartment File:JRE HB-E300-6 inside 20200403.jpg|Service counter (car 3) File:「海里」の旅（01.12） 024.jpg|Diner (car 4)
2-car ''Hinabi''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/16/Hinabi_at_Morioka_Station_20231014.jpg" caption="The ''Hinabi'' set in October 2023"] ::
The two-car Hinabi train for use in Iwate and Aomori was announced by JR East in November 2022. Formerly a Resort Asunaro set, the Hinabi set carries a red-on-white livery inspired by the mountains and rivers. It entered revenue service on 23 December 2023.
Interior
Car 1 is a "Green car" and consists of semi-compartment seating bays. Car 2 is a standard-class car and consists of 2+2 abreast reclining seating throughout. Interior of HB-E302-3 (2).jpg|Interior (car 1)
2-car ''Satono''
::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/Series_HB-E300_AH2_Date-SATONO.jpg" caption="The two-car ''Satono'' set in January 2025"] ::
Set AH2, a former Resort Asunaro set, was converted to become the two-car Satono train for use in the Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata areas. The set entered revenue service on 6 April 2024 on the Ban'etsu West Line. Car 1 carries a green livery inspired by the lush green mountains and rice fields in the Tohoku region while Car 2 carries a blue livery inspired by the pure water, clear air and deep sea.
Interior
Car 1 is a "Green car" with a capacity of 25 passengers that consists of semi-compartment seating bays and three single seats. Car 2 is a standard-class car and consists of 32 reclining seats arranged in a 2+2 configuration and two single reclining seats.
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