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221 series
Japanese train type
Japanese train type
| Field | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | 221 series | ||||
| image | JR West 221 Yamatoji rapid.jpg | ||||
| imagesize | 300px | ||||
| caption | A 221 series formation in March 2008 | ||||
| manufacturer | {{Plainlist | ||||
| factory | Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka | ||||
| family | Amenity Liner | ||||
| replaced | 113 series, 117 series, 201 series | ||||
| yearconstruction | 1989–1992 | ||||
| yearservice | 6 March 1989 | ||||
| refurbishment | 2012–2020 | ||||
| numberbuilt | 474 vehicles | ||||
| numberservice | 474 vehicles | ||||
| formation | 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset | ||||
| operator | JR-West | ||||
| depots | Aboshi, Nara, Kyoto | ||||
| lines | {{Plainlist | ||||
| * {{rcb | JR West | Ako | route | type | A}} Akō Line |
| carbody | Steel | ||||
| carlength | 20,000 mm | ||||
| width | 2,950 mm | ||||
| doors | 3 pairs per side | ||||
| maxspeed | 120 km/h | ||||
| traction | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control | ||||
| traction motors | WMT61S | ||||
| WMT64S | |||||
| electricsystem | 1,500 V DC overhead line | ||||
| collectionmethod | WPS27 scissors-type pantograph | ||||
| brakes | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake | ||||
| safety | ATS-P, ATS-SW | ||||
| coupling | Shibata-Type | ||||
| multipleworking | 223/225 series | ||||
| gauge |
- JR-West Gotō Works
- JR-West Takatori Works
- Hitachi
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Kinki Sharyo
- Tōkaidō Main Line
- Sanyō Main Line
- Hokuriku Main Line
- Akō Line
- Kosei Line
- Bantan Line
- San'in Main Line
- Osaka Loop Line
- Osaka Higashi Line
- Nara Line
- Yamatoji Line
- Wakayama Line
- Sakurai Line WMT64S
The 221 series is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.
Operations
- Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) ( - , until 2023)
- Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line) (Kōbe - , until 2023)
- Hokuriku Main Line (Biwako Line) ( - Maibara, until 2023)
- Kosei Line ( - )
- Osaka Loop Line (only on Rapid service, Regional Rapid service and Local train)
- Osaka Higashi Line (from 12 March 2022)
- Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) ( - )
- Nara Line
- Sakurai Line (Manyō-Mahoroba Line)
- Wakayama Line ( - )
- Akō Line ( - , until 2023)
- Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) ( - )
- Bantan Line ( - , until 2023)
Formations
, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.
Aboshi Depot
8-car sets (A prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets (B prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets (C prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
Nara Depot
8-car sets (NB prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets (NC prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets (NA prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Designation | Numbering | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T | M' | Mc | |||||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 | |||||
| Tc' | M1 | T | Mc1 | |||||
| KuHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
2-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc' | Mc1 | |||
| KuHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
Kyoto Depot
4-car sets (K prefix)
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tc | T | M' | Mc | |||
| KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.
Interior
Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.
File:JR West series 221 seat2.JPG|The seat in a 221 series train File:JRW series221 inside.jpg|Original interior style in May 2009 file:JRW series221 inside(renewal).jpg|Interior of a refurbished train File:JR-221(3).jpg|Original LED passenger information display in September 2005 File:JRW series221 ledinfomation(renewal).jpg|LED passenger information display of a refurbished train in October 2014 file:JRW series221 toilet(renewal).jpg|Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train
History
The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.
The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.
Refurbishment
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles. Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways. The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.
References
References
- Haraguchi, Takayuki. (2009). "Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版". Sekai Bunka.
- (2009). "Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009". Neko Publishing.
- (2022-03-12). "おおさか東線で221系の運用開始". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- (November 2012). "Jr電車編成表 2013冬". JRR.
- link. (29 May 2012). Japan Railfan Club
- {{cite press release. West Japan Railway Company. (8 January 2013). link
- link. (13 January 2013). Koyusha Co., Ltd.
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