JR Shikoku 5000 series
| 5000 series | |
|---|---|
 A 5000 series on a Marine Liner rapid service in October 2005 | |
| In service | October 2003–Present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries (5000,5200), Tokyu Car Corporation (5100) |
| Built at | Kobe, Yokohama |
| Replaced | 213 series |
| Constructed | 2003 |
| Number in service | 18 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | M1–M6 |
| Operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Depot(s) | Takamatsu |
| Line(s) served | Seto-Ōhashi Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,100 mm 20,860 mm(5100) |
| Width | 2,950 mm |
| Height | 3,640 mm 4,070 mm(5100) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/h/s |
| Deceleration | 4.3 km/h/s (5.2 km/h/s for emergency brake) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Bogies | S-DT63(powered car,5000), S-TR63(trailer car,5200), S-TR64(trailer car,5100) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SS |
| Coupling system | Shibata-Type |
| Multiple working | 223 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 5000 series (5000系) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan.
Seven 2-car sets were introduced in 2003 by JR Shikoku along with the JR West 223-5000 series. 223-2000 series cars were later added to each set, and these were renumbered 5201 to 5207.
The 5100 type bilevel cab cars received the 47th Blue Ribbon Award in 2004.
Operations[]
JR Shikoku[]
JR West[]
- Seto-Ōhashi Line (Marine Liner)
- Honshi-Bisan Line (Kojima - Chayamachi)
- Uno Line (Chayamachi - Okayama)
Formation[]
Trainsets are formed as follows.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tswc | T | Mc |
| Numbering | 5100 | 5200 | 5000 |
Car 3 is equipped with one S-PS60 scissors-type pantograph.[1]
5000 type cab car
Side view (5100 bilevel cab car)
Interior[]
Interior view of 5100 series bilevel car lower deck
History[]
The 5000 series sets were all delivered during August 2003, and entered revenue service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 October 2003.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c JR電車編成表 2011夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. p. 202. ISBN 978-4-330-21211-1.
External links[]
Media related to JR Shikoku 5000 series at Wikimedia Commons
- Electric multiple units of Japan
- Double-decker EMUs
- Shikoku Railway Company
- Kawasaki rolling stock
- Tokyu Car rolling stock
- Train-related introductions in 2003