815 series

815 series
815 series, January 2022
In service1 October 1999–present
ManufacturerHitachi, JR Kyushu
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced423 series, 457 series, 475 series
Constructed1999
Number built52 vehicles (26 sets)
Number in service52 vehicles (26 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersN001–N014, N016–N027
OperatorsJR Kyushu
DepotsKumamoto, Ōita
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)[1]
Electric system(s)20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead catenary)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 815 series (815系, 815-kei) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.[1]

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.[2]

History

A total of 26 2-car sets (52 cars) were delivered to Kumamoto and Ōita depots between May and October 1999.[3]

Kumamoto set N015 was renumbered N027 in February 2000.[3]

Formation

Numbering KuMoHa 815 KuHa 814

The KuMoHa 815 car is fitted with a PS401K single-arm pantograph.[3]

Interior

Seating is longitudinal throughout. The KuMoHa 815 car has a toilet, and the KuHa 814 car is fitted with a wheelchair space.[3]

  • Driving seat
    Driving seat
  • Interior view
    Interior view
  • Priority seating
    Priority seating
  • Toilet
    Toilet
  • LED display
    LED display

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ "813・815・817系の番台別特徴と輸送形態" [813/815/817 series subclass differences and operation details]. Japan Railfan Magazine. 50 (585): 56–61. January 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d JR電車編成表 2010夏 [JR EMU Formations – Summer 2010]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. ISBN 978-4-330-14310-1.