| 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 |
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| 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) |
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.
Design
Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Nippon Sharyo, two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and introduced on 31 July 1996 to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.
Formations
3-car sets
| 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
The six-car sets are formed as follows.
| 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.
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Interior of a Green (first class) car of a 283 series EMU
References
- 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.
- ^ 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
- jr-odekake.net Kuroshio (Ocean Arrow) 283 series (in Japanese)
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