The 283 series (283系, 283-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on limited express services on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan.
| 283 series | |
|---|---|
 A 283 series train | |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo |
| Family name | Ocean Arrow |
| Constructed | 1996 |
| Entered service | 31 July 1996 |
| Number built | 18 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 18 vehicles |
| Formation | 3/6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HB601–HB602, HB631–HB632 |
| Operators | JR-West |
| Depots | Hineno |
| Lines served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (panoramic end cars) 20,850 mm (68 ft 5 in) (gangwayed end cars) 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3,390 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collector(s) | WPS28 single-arm pantograph |
| Bogies | WDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design edit
Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Nippon Sharyo,[1] two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and introduced on 31 July 1996[2] to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.[citation needed]
Formations edit
3-car sets edit
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc'5 | M | Tc5 |
| Numbering | KuHa 282-501 | MoHa 283-3 | KuHa 283-503 |
| Designation | Tc'7 | M2 | Tsc |
| Numbering | KuHa 282-701 | MoHa 283-201 | KuRo 283-1 |
Car 8 has one single-arm pantograph.
6-car sets edit
The six-car sets are formed as follows.[3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc' | T | M3 | T2 | M | Tc5 |
| Numbering | KuRo 282 | SaHa 283 | MoHa 283-300 | SaHa 283-200 | MoHa 283 | KuHa 283-500 |
| Weight (t) | 35.5 | 33.4 | 39.6 | 34.6 | 39.2 | 36.2 |
| Seating capacity | 30 | 68 | 64 | 46 | 72 | 60 |
Cars 3 and 5 each have one single-arm pantograph.[3]
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Interior of a Green (first class) car of a 283 series EMU
References edit
- ^ Saka, Masahiro (March 2014). "JR第1世代の車両・現況と概要" [JR 1st-generation rolling stock: Current situation and overview]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). 43 (359): 22.
- ^ "【今日は何の日？】海と太陽が大好きな283系「オーシャンアロー」デビュー". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
- ^ a b 日本と世界の鉄道カタログ'97~'98 [Japan and World Railway Catalogue 1997-1998] (in Japanese). Japan: Seibido Publishing. 17 August 1997. p. 22–27. ISBN 978-4-415-09254-6.
External links edit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to JR West 283.
- jr-odekake.net Kuroshio (Ocean Arrow) 283 series (in Japanese)