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 |
| Operators |  JR Kyushu |
| Depots | 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(s) | 20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line) |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′ |
| Bogies | DT406K (powered), TR406K (trailer)[4] |
| Braking system(s) | Air brakes with regenerative braking |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SK, ATS-Dk |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
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Operations
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThese 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 |
- Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one PS401KA single-arm pantograph.[6]
- Cars 4, 5, and 6 of Set SM3 are numbered in the -400 series.[6]
Sets SM8–11
editThese 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
editSeating is covered in leather. The interior flooring is made of wood.[4]
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Green car interior -
Standard-class interior -
Seat and tables -
Common space
History
edit
All cars were made no-smoking from the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2007.[6]
By June 2012, all sets were repainted into the Sonic colour scheme of white with blue lining.[6]
Exports
editThe 885 series has also been used as the basis for six 8-car trains for use on the route between Taipei and Hualien in Taiwan (known as Taroko Express).[10] Deliveries of the trains began in late 2006, with the first public test of the new trains in March 2007.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ a b JR電車編成表 2010夏 [JR EMU Formations – Summer 2010]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2010. pp. 200–201. ISBN 978-4-330-14310-1.
- ^ JR電車編成表 '07冬号 [JR EMU Formations – Winter 2007]. Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 978-4-88283-046-7.
- ^ a b c JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ a b "White Seagulls serve Kyushu". railwaygazette.com. DVV Media International. 1 September 2000. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "TrainReview". trainreview.com. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j JR電車編成表 2012夏 [JR EMU Formations – Summer 2012]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2012. p. 208. ISBN 978-4-330-28612-9.
- ^ "6/23, 885系 青帯への塗装変更完了" [23 June: 885 series repainting to blue lining complete]. Japan Railfan Magazine. 52 (617): 170. September 2012.
- ^ "西九州新幹線が開業します 在来線各線区でダイヤを見直します" [Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen opening to be accompanied by conventional line timetable revision] (PDF). JR Kyushu. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ a b "JR九州 新幹線・特急列車の運転体系概要" [Overview of JR Kyushu Shinkansen & Limited Express Operations]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. 40 (323): 28–31. March 2011.
- ^ Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) has ordered six tilting A-Train concept EMUs from Hitachi, Japan, at a cost of about 9 billion yen – International Railway Journal
- ^ Hitachi is Boosting up Railway System Business in Taiwan – Tilting Train Project Archived 26 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine – Hitachi
- ^ TRA conducts test ride of tilting trains – Taipei Times, 21 March 2007
