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815 series

Japanese train type


Japanese train type

FieldValue
name815 series
imageJRK Series815-N014.jpg
imagesize300px
caption815 series, January 2022
service1 October 1999–present
manufacturerHitachi, JR Kyushu
familyHitachi A-train
replaced423 series, 457 series, 475 series
yearconstruction1999
numberbuilt52 vehicles (26 sets)
numberservice52 vehicles (26 sets)
formation2 cars per trainset
fleetnumbersN001–N014, N016–N027
operatorJR Kyushu
depotsKumamoto, Ōita
carbodyAluminium
carlength20000 mm
width2950 mm
doors3 pairs per side
maxspeed120 km/h
electricsystem(overhead catenary)
collectionmethodPantograph
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

Numbering
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

  1. (2009). "JR全車輌ハンドブック2009". Neko Publishing.
  2. (January 2010). "813・815・817系の番台別特徴と輸送形態". [[Japan Railfan Magazine]].
  3. (May 2010). "JR電車編成表 2010夏". JRR.
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