281 series
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A 281 series train
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| In service | 1994– |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Haruka |
| Constructed | 1994–1995 |
| Number built | 63 vehicles |
| Number in service | 63 vehicles |
| Formation | 6/3 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 258 |
| Operator(s) | JR West |
| Depot(s) | Hineno |
| Line(s) served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,740 mm (68 ft 1 in) (end cars) 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in) |
| Height | 3,550 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level GTO) |
| Acceleration | 1.8 km/(h·s) (1.1 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection method | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph |
| Bogies | WDT55 (motored) WTR239 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 281 series (281系?) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West). It was introduced on September 4, 1994 for passengers travelling to/from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
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Design
Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[1] the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in 3- or 6-car formations.
Formations
Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.[2]
6-car sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| Designation | Tsc | M | T | T1 | M | Tc |
| Numbering | KuRo 280 | MoHa 281 | SaHa 281 | SaHa 281-100 | MoHa 281 | KuHa 281 |
3-car sets
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
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| Designation | Tc | T1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 280 | SaHa 281-100 | KuMoHa 281 |
Interior
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281 series standard-class interior
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281 series Green (first class) car interior
References
External links
- jr-odekake.net "Haruka 281 series" (Japanese)
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Electric Multiple Units of West Japan Railway Company
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This list shows all JR West EMUs, both active and withdrawn, including those inherited from JNR. Shinkansen types are omitted.
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