283 series

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
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo
Family nameOcean Arrow
Constructed1996
Entered service31 July 1996
Number built18 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service18 vehicles
Formation3/6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersHB601HB602, HB631HB632
Operator(s)JR-West
Depot(s)Hineno
Line(s) servedTokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length21.300 m (69 ft 10.6 in) (panoramic end cars)
20.850 m (68 ft 4.9 in) (Gangwayed end cars)
20.800 m (68 ft 2.9 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height3,390 mm (11 ft 1 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (3-level IGBT)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collector(s)WPS28 single-arm pantograph
BogiesWDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SW
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

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.

Formations

3-car sets

Car No. 789
Designation Tc'5MTc5
Numbering KuHa 282-501MoHa 283-3KuHa 283-503
Designation Tc'7M2Tsc
Numbering KuHa 282-701MoHa 283-201KuRo 283-1

6-car sets

The six-car sets are formed as follows.[3]

Car No. 123456
Designation Tsc'TM3T2MTc5
Numbering KuRo 282SaHa 283MoHa 283-300SaHa 283-200MoHa 283KuHa 283-500
Weight (t) 35.533.439.634.639.236.2
Seating capacity 306864467260

Cars 3 and 5 each have one single-arm pantograph.[3]

References

  1. 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.
  2. "【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.
  3. 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.
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