H100 series

H100 series
H100-23 in June 2022
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKobe
Family nameDECMO
ReplacedKiHa 40 series
Constructed2017–
Number under construction60 units
Number in service15 units
FormationSingle car unit
OperatorsJR Hokkaido
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Floor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)
DoorsTwo per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output450 hp (340 kW) per car
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars.[1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "diesel electric car with motors".[2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line.[3]

Design

Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars.[2] The cars have universal access toilets.[2]

  • Interior
    Interior
  • Transverse seating
    Transverse seating

History

Details about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017.[1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018[4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019.[1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced[5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo.[3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction.[6][needs update]

From 18 March 2023, the H100 series cars are expected to be introduced on the Furano Line.[7]

As of 16 March 2024, all Senmō Main Line and Sekihoku Main Line Local and Rapid services are also operated by H100 series cars.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c JR北海道 新型一般気動車試作車（量産先行車）登場 [JR Hokkaido to introduce new prototype (pre-series) DMUs]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d JR北海道，新形一般気動車H100形「DECMO」を導入へ [JR Hokkaido to introduce new H100 series "DECMO" DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. ^ a b H100形が営業運転を開始 [H100 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  4. ^ H100形「DECMO」2両が甲種輸送される [Two H100 series "DECMO" cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  5. ^ H100形増備車が登場 [First H100 series production cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  6. ^ "H100形電気式気動車（DECMO）の投入線区について" (PDF). JR北海道. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  7. ^ JR北海道，3月18日にダイヤ改正を実施 [JR Hokkaido announces timetable revision from 18 March]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Notice on train timetable changes in March 2024" (PDF). Hokkaido Railway Company. Japan. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
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Further reading

  • H100形電気式気動車 [H100 series diesel-electric train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 58, no. 687. Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2018. pp. 74–77.