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183 series

Japanese train type

Field	Value
name	183 / 189 series
image	JR East 183-1000 Minakami.jpg
caption	A 183 series set on an additional Minakami service in January 2008
service	July 1972 – March 2019
manufacturer	Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR-West
yearconstruction	1972–1982 (183 series)
1975, 1978–1979 (189 series)
yearservice	July 1972 (183 series)
October 1975 (189 series)
refurbishment	1990–2009
yearscrapped	2013–2019
numberbuilt	512 vehicles (183 series)
155 vehicles (189 series)
numberservice	None
numberpreserved	6 vehicles (183 series)
5 vehicles (189 series)
numberscrapped	506 vehicles(183 series)
150 vehicles (189 series)
successor	253 series, 255 series, 287 series, E257 series, E351 series
formation	4, 6, 9, 10, 11 or 12 cars per set (183 series)
4, 6 or 8 cars per set (189 series)
operator	183 series
JNR (1972–1987)
JR East (1987–2015)
JR West (1990–March 2013)
189 series
JNR (1975–1987)
JR East (1987–March 2019)
depots	Various
lines	Various
carbody	Steel
carlength	21 m (end cars)
20.5 m (intermediate cars)
width	2946 mm
maxspeed	120 km/h
traction	Resistor control
electricsystem	1,500 V DC
collectionmethod	Overhead catenary
brakes	Dynamic brake, electro-pneumatic brake
safety	ATS-S, ATC-5
gauge
notes

Note

the EMU formerly operated by JR East & JR West

1975, 1978–1979 (189 series) October 1975 (189 series) 155 vehicles (189 series) 5 vehicles (189 series) 150 vehicles (189 series) 4, 6 or 8 cars per set (189 series) JNR (1972–1987) JR East (1987–2015) JR West (1990–March 2013) ** 189 series ** JNR (1975–1987) JR East (1987–March 2019) 20.5 m (intermediate cars)

The 183 series was a Japanese limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR). Following the privatization of JNR, the 183 series was operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). In terms of design, it is closely based on the late-model AC/DC 485 series, with minor cosmetic differences and DC-only drive. The last 189 series sets were withdrawn on 29 March 2019.

The trains were built by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, and Tokyu Car Corporation.

Former operations

JR East

A 183 series displaying on an ''Azusa'' service in May 2001

Azusa (seasonal only)
Kaiji (seasonal only)
Wing
Moonlight Shinshū
Moonlight Nagara
Sazanami
Wakashio
Shiosai
Ayame
Suigo
Toki
Amagi
Odoriko
Asama
Myōkō
Ohayō Liner
Chūō Liner (until March 2008)
Ōme Liner (until June 2002)

JR-West

183 series on a ''Kitakinki'' service at Osaka Station in September 2007

The 183 series trains operated by JR-West were actually DC-only conversions of 485 series trainsets. They were used on limited-express services from Kyoto and Shin-Osaka to the northern coast of Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, as part of the "." These trainsets were gradually phased out from spring 2011 in favor of the new 287 series, and completely removed from regular scheduled services by the start of the revised timetable on 16 March 2013.

Kitakinki (until March 2011)
Kounotori (until 15 March 2013)
Kinosaki (until March 2013)
Tamba (until March 2011)
Hashidate (until March 2013)
Maizuru (until March 2011)
Monju (until March 2011)

References

link. (17 March 2013). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.

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