KiHa 201 series
| KiHa 201 series | |
|---|---|
|
KiHa 201 series, January 2010 | |
| In service | 1997–Present |
| Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1996–1997 |
| Number built | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | D-101–104 |
| Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
| Depot(s) | Naebo |
| Line(s) served | Hakodate Main Line, Sassho Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
21,670 mm (end cars) 21,300 mm (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,800 mm |
| Height | 4,012 mm |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | N-DMF13HZE (450 hp) x2 per car |
| Power output | 2,700 hp per 3-car set |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Bogies | N-DT201 |
| Multiple working | 731 series EMU |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 201 series (キハ201系) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1997.[1] Some trains operate in multiple with 731 series electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets over certain routes.[2]
Formation
The fleet is formed as four 3-car sets, D-101–104, as follows.[3][4]
| Designation | Mc1 | M | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KiHa 201-100 | KiHa 201-200 | KiHa 201-300 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Capacity Total/seated |
141/50 | 153/52 | 141/50 |
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[3] The KiHa 201-200 cars are fitted with a toilet.[5]
History
The first set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries to Naebo Depot in December 1996,[5] and the fleet of four sets entered revenue service from the start of 22 March 1997 timetable revision.[3]
Polycarbonate window covers were fitted to the fleet between June and September 2002.[5]
References
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- ↑ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 139. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- ↑ JR電車編成表 2010夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2010]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. p. 2. ISBN 978-4-330-14310-1.
- 1 2 3 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ↑ JR気動車客車編成表 '04年版 [JR DMU & Coaching Stock Formations - 2004]. Japan: JRR. 1 July 2004. ISBN 4-88283-125-2.
- 1 2 3 Nishiwaki, Kōji (September 2011). "JR各社の新世代気動車の現状 JR北海道キハ201形" [The Current Situation of JR Group Modern DMUs: JR Hokkaido KiHa 201]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 51 no. 605 (Japan: Kōyūsha). pp. 92–94.
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