YC1 series

YC1 series
An artist's impression published in January 2018
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Built at Hyōgo
Constructed 2018–
Entered service TBA
Number under construction 2 vehicles (1 set)
Formation 2 cars per trainset
Operator(s) JR Kyushu
Specifications
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 110 km/h (70 mph) (design speed)
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The YC1 series (YC1系) is a hybrid diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train type on order by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan. One two-car train is scheduled to be delivered in June 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service.[1]

References

  1. ↑ JR九州、「YC1系」導入へ 蓄電池搭載型ディーゼルエレクトリック車両 [JR Kyushu to introduce YC1 series battery-powered diesel electric trains]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbunsha. 26 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
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