885 series
Japanese train type
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The 885 series (885系) is a tilting AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan.[3] The type is part of Hitachi's A-train family of multiple units.
| 885 series | |
|---|---|
An 885 series train in June 2019 | |
| In service | 2000–present[1] |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Family name | A-train |
| Constructed | 2000–2004[2] |
| Entered service | 11 March 2000 |
| Number built | 69 vehicles |
| Number in service | 66 vehicles (11 trainsets) |
| Number scrapped | 3 vehicles (accident damage) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | SM1–SM11 |
| Capacity | 314 |
| Operator |  JR Kyushu |
| Depot | Minami-Fukuoka |
| Lines served | Kagoshima Main Line, Nagasaki Main Line, Nippō Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
| Train length | 125.3 m (411 ft 1 in) |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,910 mm (9 ft 7 in) |
| Height | 3,825 mm (12 ft 6.6 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph)[3] |
| Traction system | IGBT–VVVF |
| Traction motors | 12 × 190 kW (250 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Acceleration | 2.2 km/(h⋅s) (1.4 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system | 20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line) |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Bogies | DT406K (powered), TR406K (trailer)[4] |
| Braking system | Air brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety systems | ATS-SK, ATS-Dk |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
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Operations
The 885 series is operated on two of JR Kyushu's named trains:
- Kamome between Hakata and Nagasaki on the Kagoshima and Nagasaki Main Lines. Kamome trains use the Kagoshima Main Line between Hakata and Tosu, and the Nagasaki Main Line from Tosu to Nagasaki, diverting via the Nagasaki tunnel.[5] The Shiroi Kamome fleet entered service on 11 March 2000.[6]
- Sonic between Hakata and Ōita using the Kagoshima and Nippō lines. The Sonic fleet entered service on 3 March 2001.[6]
The fleet was originally divided into seven Shiroi Kamome (White Seagull) fleet sets, SM1 to SM7, with yellow lining, and four Shiroi Sonic (White Sonic) sets, SM8 to SM11, with blue lining, but the entire fleet was later made interchangeable, with all sets repainted with blue lining by June 2012.[6][7]
After the opening of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, the 885 series is to replace a part of the ageing 783 series train sets on the Midori service between Hakata and Sasebo. The higher speed of the 885 series in curves will allow for a 9-minute reduction in the overall travel time.[8]
Formations
The Shiroi Kamome fleet was built and entered service as six-car units. The Sonic fleet entered service as five-car units, but were extended to six cars in 2003 to allow interchangeability between the two fleets.[1]
Sets SM1–7
These sets are formed as follows:[6][9]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M1 | T1 | T | M | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 884 | MoHa 885-100 | SaHa 885-100 | SaHa 885 | MoHa 885 | KuMoHa 885 |
Sets SM8–11
These sets are formed as follows.[6][9]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M2 | T2 | T | M | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 884 | MoHa 885-200 | SaHa 885-300 | SaHa 885 | MoHa 885 | KuMoHa 885 |
- Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one PS401KA single-arm pantograph.[6]
Interior
Seating is covered in leather. The interior flooring is made of wood.[4]
Green car interior
Standard-class interior
Seat and tables
Common space
