221 series
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A 221 series formation, March 2008
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| In service | 1989–Present |
| Manufacturer | JR West Gotō Works, JR West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Built at | Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka |
| Replaced | 113 series, 117 series |
| Constructed | March 1989–1992 |
| Refurbishment | 2012– |
| Number built | 474 vehicles |
| Number in service | 474 vehicles |
| Formation | 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | JR West |
| Depot(s) | Aboshi, Nara, Kyoto |
| Line(s) served | Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Kosei Line, Akō Line, Bantan Line, San'in Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Nara Line, Yamatoji Line, Wakayama Line, Sakurai Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| 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) |
| Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
| Current collection method | WPS27 scissors-type pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Coupling system | Shibata-Type |
| Multiple working | 223/225 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 221 series (221系?) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.[1][2]
Contents
Operations
- Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) (Maibara - Kōbe)
- Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line) (Kōbe - Kamigōri)
- Hokuriku Main Line (Biwako Line) (Nagahama - Maibara)
- Kosei Line (Yamashina - Ōmi-Imazu)
- Osaka Loop Line
- Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (Kamo - JR Namba)
- Nara Line
- Sakurai Line (Manyō-Mahoroba Line)
- Wakayama Line (Ōji - Gojō)
- Akō Line (Aioi - Banshū-Akō)
- Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) (Kyoto - Fukuchiyama)
- Bantan Line (Himeji - Teramae)
Formations
As of 1 October 2012, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.[3]
Aboshi Depot
8-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
Nara Depot
8-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
6-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
4-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Designation | Tc' | M1 | T | Mc1 |
| Numbering | KuHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
2-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc' | Mc1 |
| Numbering | KuHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
Kyoto Depot
4-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.
Interior
Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.
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Original interior style, May 2009
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Interior of a refurbished train
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Original LED passenger information display, September 2005
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LED passenger information display of a refurbished train, March 2014
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train
History
The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.[2]
The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.[4]
Refurbishment
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.[5] Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways.[5] The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2012.[6]
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