285 series

For the 285 series diesel train developed by JR Hokkaido, see KiHa 285 series.

285 series
285 series on a Sunrise Izumo service, October 2022
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo
Family nameSunrise Express
Constructed1998
Entered service10 July 1998
Number built35 vehicles (5 sets)
Number in service35 vehicles (5 sets)
Formation7 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersI1-I5
OperatorsJR Central, JR-West
DepotsŌgaki, Gotō
Lines servedTokaido Main Line, San'yō Main Line, Seto-Ōhashi Line, Hakubi Line, Sanin Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length21,670 mm (71 ft 1 in)
Width2,945 mm (9 ft 7.9 in)
Height4,090 mm (13 ft 5 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (3-level IGBT)
Power output1,760 kW
Power supply1,500 V DC
BogiesWDT58, WTR242
Braking system(s)Dynamic brake, regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SW
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 42nd Blue Ribbon Award in 1999.

The 285 series (285系, 285-kei) is a sleeper electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated jointly by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on the overnight Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto limited express services in Japan. These EMUs were introduced from 10 July 1998 to replace ageing locomotive-hauled "Blue Train" coaches which once operated on separate Seto and Izumo services between Tokyo, Shikoku and the Sanin region.[1]

Livery

The trains are finished in a livery of "Morning Glow" red and "Morning Mist" beige with "Sun Rise" gold lining. [2]

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of five sets, numbered I1 to I5.[3] I1 to I3 are owned by JR-West, and are classified 285-0 series. Sets I4 and I5 are owned by JR Central, and are classified 285-3000 series (the individual cars are numbered in the 3000 range). All sets, I1 to I5, are composed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and five non-powered trailer ("T") cars.[3] Car 7 and 14 is at the Tokyo (eastern) end.[3]

Car No. 1/8 2/9 3/10 4/11 5/12 6/13 7/14
Designation TNWC' TNW2 MN TNWS MN2 TNW TNWC
Numbering KuHaNe 285 SaHaNe 285-200 MoHaNe 285 SaRoHaNe 285 MoHaNe 285-200 SaHaNe 285 KuHaNe 285

The cars of JR Central sets I4 and I5 are numbered in the -3000 series.[3] The motor cars are each fitted with one WPS28A single-arm pantograph. The motor cars in sets I1 and I3 each have two.[3]

Interior

Each car includes toilet facilities.[3]

  • B single-twin berths
    B single-twin berths
  • B single berths
    B single berths
  • Nobinobi floor space (Upper)
    Nobinobi floor space (Upper)
  • Nobinobi floor space (Lower)
    Nobinobi floor space (Lower)
  • Mini saloon area
    Mini saloon area

Fleet details

The individual build details of the fleet are as shown below.[3]

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
I1 Kinki Sharyo 19 March 1998
I2 15 April 1998
I3 Kawasaki Heavy Industries 1 May 1998
I4 Kinki Sharyo 8 April 1998
I5 Nippon Sharyo 24 April 1998

History

The trains entered service on 10 July 1998, with set I4 forming the down Sunrise Izumo, set I5 forming the down Sunrise Seto, set I3 forming the up Sunrise Izumo, and set I2 forming the up Sunrise Seto.[3]

See also

  • 583 series, the first Japanese sleeping-car EMU type

References

  1. ^ JR特急列車年鑑2014 [Limited Express Annual 2014] (in Japanese). Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. 20 December 2013. pp. 44–45. ISBN 978-4-86320-793-6.
  2. ^ 新しい寝台特急電車のカラープラン決定について [Colour scheme for new sleeping car trains]. News release (in Japanese). Japan: West Japan Railway Company. 24 December 1997. Archived from the original on 5 February 1998. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h JR電車編成表 2015夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2015] (in Japanese). Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 20 May 2015. p. 194. ISBN 978-4-330-56915-4.
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