YC1 series
Japanese train type
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The YC1 series (YC1系) is a hybrid diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 14 March 2020. One two-car train was delivered in June 2018[2] for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service.[3]
| YC1 series | |
|---|---|
YC1 series train in January 2023 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Hyōgo |
| Family name | hybrid efACE |
| Replaced | KiHa 66/67 |
| Constructed | 2018– |
| Entered service | 14 March 2020 |
| Number in service | 32 vehicles (as of November 2020[update]) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 232 (76 seated) |
| Operator | JR Kyushu |
| Depot | Sasebo |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Interior
The interior features LED lighting and four-language passenger information displays. Seating consists of a mix of longitudinal seating and seating bays.[2]
Interior
Longitudinal seating
Transverse seating bay
Technical specifications
The car bodies are made out of stainless steel.[2] The train is equipped with a storage battery, which can be charged with the regenerated power from braking. JR Kyushu reports that the hybrid system consumes 20% less fuel than the diesel-hydraulic KiHa 66 and 67 trains, which were envisaged to be replaced by the YC1 series.[2][4]
History
The first set, a 2-car set, was delivered in June 2018,[5] and is based at Sasebo depot. The set was used in a test run on the Nagasaki Main Line and Sasebo Line in March 2019.[6] Revenue service began on 14 March 2020.[7] Throughout 2020, twenty-four YC1 series cars were delivered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Hyogo plant.[8][9][10][11]
Since 23 September 2022, a majority of Nagasaki Main Line local and rapid services have been operated using YC1 series trains.[1]
