271 series

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271 series
JR West Unit HA654 Tokyo side Kyoto 20191109.jpg
Set HA654 at Kyoto Station in November 2019
In service14 March - 1 April 2020 (temporary)
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Family nameHaruka
Constructed2019–
Entered service14 March 2020
Number built18 cars (6 sets)
Number in serviceNone (all in temporary storage)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersHA651 – HA656
Operator(s)JR West
Specifications
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC-MOSFET)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Safety system(s)ATS-SW・P and Dead man's switch
Multiple working281 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 271 series (271系, 271-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on Haruka limited express services to and from Kansai International Airport.[1]

Design[]

The trains inherit some of design elements of the 281 series currently used on Haruka services, such as its livery, the Haruka branding and the "square dot" logos.[1]

  • Haruka branding on a 271 series train

Formations[]

The trains are formed as three-car sets, and will be coupled to 281 series units in order to form nine-car trains.[2] The 271 series trains are formed as follows.[3]

Car End car Intermediate car End car
Designation Kumoha 271 Moha 270 Kumoha 270

Interior[]

The interior features a 2+2 seating arrangement with rotating and reclining seats, AC power outlets on all seats, as well as dedicated luggage spaces. Multilingual passenger informations are provided on displays above the doors.[2]

  • Interior

  • Passenger information displays

  • Luggage racks

History[]

On 21 June 2019 JR West announced the introduction of new 271 series trains on Haruka limited express services.[4] The order for 18 cars was worth 6 billion yen. The first train was unveiled at the Kinki Sharyo head office on 10 July 2019.[2] The trains entered revenue service on 14 March 2020,[5] but due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent drop of air travellers, JR West decided to postpone lengthening the Haruka trains to nine cars, temporarily taking the brand-new 271 Series out of service on the 1st of April 2020.

Currently, all Haruka trains are still formed in six car sets; once the pandemic is over and air travel increases, the 271 Series will re-enter service.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Fukuoka, Makoto (10 July 2019). "JR関空特急『はるか』新型車両「271系」お披露目" [JR Kanku Express "Haruka" new vehicle "271 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Ueshin, Daisuke (10 July 2019). "JR西日本271系「はるか」増結用の新型車両を報道公開 - 写真97枚" [JR West's 271 series "Haruka" new vehicle public announcement - 97 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. ^ "JR西日本，271系を報道陣に公開" [JR West releases 271 series to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  4. ^ "特急「はるか」に新型車両を投入　営業開始時期は2020年春ごろ" [The new model for the "Haruka" limited express is launched around spring 2020]. tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 21 June 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  5. ^ "271系が試運転を行ない吹田へ" [The 271 series performs trial operation and goes to Suita]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  6. ^ ""Temporary services suspension" - JR West" (PDF). 24 March 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020.

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