H100 series

H100 series
An artist's impression published in July 2017
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Built at Kobe
Family name DECMO
Replaced KiHa 40 series
Constructed 2017–
Number built 2 vehicles
Formation 1 car per unit
Operator(s) JR Hokkaido
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Floor height 1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)
Doors Two per side
Maximum speed 100 km/h (60 mph)
Power output 450 hp (340 kW) per car
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The H100 series (H100形) is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type on order by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars.[1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "Diesel Electric Car with MOtors".[2] Two pre-series cars were delivered in February 2018 for testing and evaluation.

Design

Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).

Interior

Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudinal seating close to the doorways, and 2+1 transverse seating inside the cars.[2] The cars will have universal access toilets.[2]

History

Details of the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017.[1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018.[3] These will undergo test-running and evaluation until March 2019.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 JR北海道 新型一般気動車試作車（量産先行車）登場 [JR Hokkaido to introduce new prototype (pre-series) DMUs]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 JR北海道，新形一般気動車H100形「DECMO」を導入へ [JR Hokkaido to introduce new H100 series "DECMO" DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. ↑ H100形「DECMO」2両が甲種輸送される [Two H100 series "DECMO" cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
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