221 series |
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A 221 series formation in March 2008 |
Manufacturer |
JR-West Gotō Works, JR-West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
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Built at |
Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka |
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Replaced |
113 series, 117 series |
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Constructed |
1989–1992 |
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Entered service |
March 1989 |
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Refurbishment |
2012– |
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Number built |
474 vehicles |
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Number in service |
474 vehicles |
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Formation |
2/4/6/8 cars per trainset |
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Operator(s) |
JR-West |
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Depot(s) |
Aboshi, Nara, Kyoto |
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Line(s) served |
Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Kosei Line, Akō Line, Bantan Line, San'in Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Nara Line, Yamatoji Line, Wakayama Line, Sakurai Line |
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Specifications |
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Car body construction |
Steel |
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Car length |
20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
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Width |
2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
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Doors |
3 pairs per side |
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Maximum speed |
120 km/h (75 mph) |
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Traction system |
Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
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Electric system(s) |
1,500 V DC overhead line |
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Current collection method |
WPS27 scissors-type pantograph |
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Braking system(s) |
Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
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Safety system(s) |
ATS-P, ATS-SW |
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Coupling system |
Shibata-Type |
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Multiple working |
223/225 series |
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Track gauge |
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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The 221 series (221系, 221-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.[1][2]
As of 1 October 2012, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.[3]
Aboshi Depot
8-car sets (A prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Designation |
Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets (B prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Designation |
Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets (C prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Designation |
Tc | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
Nara Depot
8-car sets (NB prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Designation |
Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets (NC prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Designation |
Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets (NA prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Designation |
Tc | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
Designation |
Tc' | M1 | T | Mc1 |
Numbering |
KuHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
2-car sets
Car No. | 1 | 2 |
Designation |
Tc' | Mc1 |
Numbering |
KuHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
Kyoto Depot
4-car sets (K prefix)
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Designation |
Tc | T | M' | Mc |
Numbering |
KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.
Interior
Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.
Original interior style in May 2009
Interior of a refurbished train
Original LED passenger information display in September 2005
LED passenger information display of a refurbished train in October 2014
Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train
History
The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.[2]
The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.[4]
Refurbishment
The first refurbished set, K12, in December 2012
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.[5] Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways.[5] The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.[6]
References
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- ↑ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 79. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- 1 2 Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 271–272. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ↑ Jr電車編成表 2013冬 JR電車編成表 2013冬 [JR EMU Formations - Winter 2013]. Japan: JRR. November 2012. p. 406. ISBN 978-4-330-33112-6.
- ↑ ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞 選定車両一覧 [Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize Winners List] (in Japanese). Japan: Japan Railfan Club. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 2010-10-26. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- 1 2 221系近郊型電車のリニューアルについて [221 series outer-suburban EMU refurbishment] (Press release) (in Japanese). West Japan Railway Company. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
- ↑ 221系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始 [Refurbished 221 series in revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
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