283 series
Japanese train type
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The 283 series (283系, 283-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on limited express services on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan.
ManufacturersHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo
Family nameOcean Arrow
Constructed1996
Entered service31 July 1996
| 283 series | |
|---|---|
A 283 series train | |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo |
| Family name | Ocean Arrow |
| Constructed | 1996 |
| Entered service | 31 July 1996 |
| Number built | 18 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 18 vehicles |
| Formation | 3/6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HB601–HB602, HB631–HB632 |
| Operator |  JR West |
| Depot | Hineno |
| Lines served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length |
|
| Width | 2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3,390 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) |
| Electric system | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection | WPS28 single-arm pantograph |
| Bogies | WDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer) |
| Braking systems | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety systems | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Nippon Sharyo,[1] two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and introduced on 31 July 1996[2] to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.[citation needed]
Formations
3-car sets
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc'5 | M | Tc5 |
| Numbering | KuHa 282-501 | MoHa 283-3 | KuHa 283-503 |
| Designation | Tc'7 | M2 | Tsc |
| Numbering | KuHa 282-701 | MoHa 283-201 | KuRo 283-1 |
Car 8 has one single-arm pantograph.
6-car sets
The six-car sets are formed as follows.[3]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc' | T | M3 | T2 | M | Tc5 |
| Numbering | KuRo 282 | SaHa 283 | MoHa 283-300 | SaHa 283-200 | MoHa 283 | KuHa 283–500 |
| Weight (t) | 35.5 | 33.4 | 39.6 | 34.6 | 39.2 | 36.2 |
| Seating capacity | 30 | 68 | 64 | 46 | 72 | 60 |
Cars 3 and 5 each have one single-arm pantograph.[3]
Interior of a Green (first class) car of a 283 series EMU
