785 series
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| 785 series | |
|---|---|
 785 series on a Super Kamui service, January 2009 | |
| In service | 1990–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1990–2002 |
| Refurbished | 2005–2006 |
| Number built | 37 vehicles |
| Number in service | 37 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 2/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | NE 1–5, NE 501–502 |
| Operators | JR Hokkaido |
| Depots | Sapporo |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,620 mm (70 ft 11 in) (end cars), 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,954 mm (9 ft 8.3 in) |
| Height | 4,090 mm (13 ft 5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) |
| Current collection | Overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 785 series (785系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Kamui and Suzuran limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 1990.[1]
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.[2]
Formations
Sets NE 1–5
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | T | M | M1 | Tc' |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785 | SaHa 784 | MoHa 785 | MoHa 784-500 | KuHa 785 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 37.0 | 37.3 | 43.0 | 34.1 |
| Capacity | 60 | 60 | 68 | 49 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 4 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.[3]
Sets NE 501–502
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | TAc | Mc | M1' | TAc' |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785-100 | KuHa 784 | KuMoHa 785-100 | MoHa 785-500 | KuHa 784 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 38.5 |
| Capacity | 60 | 56 | 60 | 49 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.[3]
Original 2+4-car sets
(1990–2002)
| Car No. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | TAc' | Mc | TA | M | Tc' | |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785-100 | KuHa 784 | KuMoHa 785 | SaHa 784 | MoHa 785 | KuHa 785 |
Cars 3 and 5 were each fitted with one N-PS721B scissors-type pantograph.[4]
785-300 series Super Hakuchō set NE303
2-car set converted from former stored cars for use on Super Hakuchō services from December 2010[5]
| Car No. | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 785-303 | KuHa 784-303 |
KuHa 784-300, August 2011
MoHa 785-300, August 2011
Interior
The 785 series trainsets do not include Green class (first class) accommodation, but car 4 is designated as a "u-Seat" car with improved seating for reserved seat passengers. All other cars are normally designated as non-reserved seating.[citation needed]
Interior view, May 2008
Interior view of "u-Seat" car 4, August 2007
Interior view of Super Hakuchō KuHa 784-300, August 2011
Interior view of Super Hakuchō MoHa 785-300, August 2011
