281 series
281 series | |
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![]() A 281 series train | |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
Family name | Haruka |
Constructed | 1994–1995 |
Entered service | 4 September 1994 |
Number built | 63 vehicles |
Number in service | 63 vehicles |
Formation | 6/3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | HA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633 |
Capacity | 258 |
Operator(s) | JR-West |
Depot(s) | Hineno |
Line(s) served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 20,740 mm (68 ft 1 in) (end cars) 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in) |
Height | 3,550 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level GTO) |
Acceleration | 1.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.1 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
Current collection method | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph |
Bogies | WDT55 (motored) WTR239 (trailer) |
Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
Multiple working | 271 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 281 series (281系, 281-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). It was introduced on September 4, 1994, for passengers travelling to/from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
Design[]
Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[1] the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.
Formations[]
Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.[2]
6-car sets[]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Designation | Tsc | M | T | T1 | M | Tc |
Numbering | KuRo 280 | MoHa 281 | SaHa 281 | SaHa 281-100 | MoHa 281 | KuHa 281 |
3-car sets[]
Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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Designation | Tc | T1 | Mc |
Numbering | KuHa 280 | SaHa 281-100 | KuMoHa 281 |
Interior[]
281 series standard-class interior
281 series Green (first class) car interior
References[]
External links[]
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- jr-odekake.net "Haruka 281 series" (in Japanese)
Categories:
- West Japan Railway Company
- Electric multiple units of Japan
- Train-related introductions in 1994
- Kawasaki rolling stock
- Kinki Sharyo rolling stock