HC85 series
HC85 series | |
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![]() HC85 series on a test run at Toyohashi Station in December 2019 | |
Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo |
Built at | Toyokawa[1] |
Replaced | KiHa 85 series |
Constructed | 2019– |
Number built | 4 vehicles |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | D1– |
Operator(s) | JR Central |
Depot(s) | Nagoya |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)[2] |
Width | 2,918 mm (9 ft 6.9 in)[2] |
Height | 3,750 mm (12 ft 4 in) (end cars "Mc1" and "Msc")[2] 3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars "M1" and "M2")[2] |
Doors | 1 pair per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The HC85 series (HC85系, HC85-kei) is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train type built for limited express services operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). The first train was completed in late 2019, and entered trials shortly thereafter. They are planned to replace the aging KiHa 85 series.
Design[]
The first set was manufactured by Nippon Sharyo.[1] JR Central calls it a "hybrid car", due to the train having electric engines, with power supplied by an onboard diesel generator. While this type of train is widespread in Europe, it is fairly novel in Japan.[3]
Formation[]
The formation is as follows.[4]
Designation | Mc1 | M1 | M2 | Msc |
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Numbering | Kumoha 85-0 | Moha 84-0 | Moha 84-100 | Kumoro 85-0 |
Capacity | 56 | 50 | 68 | 36 |
Interior[]
The interior will feature power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and wheelchair spaces.[5]
History[]
The first set was unveiled in December 2019.[2] The set has since been deployed on test runs.[6]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "HC85系試験走行車が登場". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 December 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Fukuoka, Makoto (12 December 2019). "JR東海のハイブリッド特急車両「HC85系」お披露目" [JR Central hybrid limited express train "HC85 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- ^ "HC85系 次世代の特急「ひだ」「南紀」を見据え登場の「発電機搭載電車」". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 12 December 2019. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "東海旅客鉄道(株)殿向け HC85系". n-sharyo.co.jp (in Japanese). Nippon Sharyo, Ltd. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
- ^ "【JR海】HC85系D1編成、本線試運転を実施". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
External links[]
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- JR Central news release (in Japanese)
- Central Japan Railway Company
- Hybrid multiple units of Japan
- Train-related introductions in 2020