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321 series

Japanese train type


Japanese train type

FieldValue
name321 series
imageSeries321-D11.jpg
imagesize300px
caption321 series set D11 in February 2021
service2005–present
manufacturerKinki Sharyo
factoryHigashiōsaka
replaced201 series, 205 series, 207 series (set Z16)
yearconstruction2005–2007
yearservice1 December 2005
numberbuilt273 vehicles (39 sets)
formation7 cars per trainset
fleetnumbersD1–D39
operatorJR-West
depotsAboshi
lines{{plainlist
carbodyStainless steel
trainlength136.600 m
carlength19550 mm (end cars)
19500 mm (intermediate cars)
width2950 mm
height3630 mm
doors4 pairs per side
maxspeed120 km/h
weight232.8 t
acceleration2.5 km/h/s
deceleration4.2 km/h/s (emergency)
tractionVariable frequency (2-level IGBT)
poweroutput270 kW
electricsystem1,500 V DC overhead
collectionmethodWPS27D scissors-type pantograph
bogiesWDT63 (powered), WTR246/WTR246A (trailer)
brakesRegenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
safetyATS-SW, ATS-P
gauge
  • Tōkaidō Main Line
  • Sanyo Main Line
  • Kosei Line
  • Fukuchiyama Line
  • JR Tōzai Line
  • Katamachi Line
  • Yamatoji Line 19500 mm (intermediate cars)

The 321 series is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan.

Overview

The 321 series was developed from the earlier 207 series to replace the ageing 201 series and 205 series trains on the Tōkaidō Main Line. One 321 series set also replaced the 207 series (set Z16) withdrawn due to collision damage sustained in the Amagasaki derailment of 25 April 2005.

Operations

The 321 series share the same assignments as their 207 series counterparts. All 39 sets are allocated to Aboshi depot.

  • Tōkaidō Main Line and Sanyō Main Line: –
  • Fukuchiyama Line: – Sasayamaguchi
  • JR Tōzai Line and Katamachi Line: Amagasaki –
  • Osaka Higashi Line and Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (until 17 March 2023)

Formation

Car No.1234567DesignationNumberingCapacityWeight
M'cMTM'MM'Mc
KuMoHa 320MoHa 321SaHa 321MoHa 320MoHa 321MoHa 320KuMoHa 321
142156156156156156142
35.1 t34.1 t27.3 t33.3 t34.1 t33.3 t35.6 t

KuMoHa 321 and MoHa 321 cars each have two scissors-type pantographs.

Interior

File:JRW series321 indise.jpg|Original interior style in June 2010 File:JR-Series321 Inside.jpg|Interior following changes to seat covers and hanging straps, December 2021 File:JR-Series321 Inside Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating and free space, December 2021 File:JR-Series321 Inside LCD.jpg|LCD passenger information display

References

References

  1. (October 2005). "Electric Equipment of Series 321 Train".
  2. (8 July 2005). "321系通勤形直流電車の新製投入".
  3. (16 November 2016). "JR電車編成表". 交通新聞社.
  4. 柴田, 東吾. (January 2015). "JR西日本207系の歩みと現状". 鉄道ジャーナル社.
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