815 series
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In service1 October 1999–present
Family nameHitachi A-train
Replaced423 series, 457 series, 475 series
| 815 series | |
|---|---|
 815 series, January 2022 | |
| In service | 1 October 1999–present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, JR Kyushu |
| Family name | Hitachi A-train |
| Replaced | 423 series, 457 series, 475 series |
| Constructed | 1999 |
| Number built | 52 vehicles (26 sets) |
| Number in service | 52 vehicles (26 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | N001–N014, N016–N027 |
| Operators | JR Kyushu |
| Depots | Kumamoto, Ōita |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph)[1] |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead catenary) |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 815 series (815系, 815-kei) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.[1]
The 815 series was the first aluminium-alloy EMU to be ordered by JR Kyushu, and was designed to be lighter than the earlier 813 series design. The trains were introduced on wanman driver only operation services, replacing ageing 423, 457, and 475 series rolling stock.[2]
