KiHa 201 series
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KiHa 201 series, January 2010
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In service | 1997–Present |
Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
Constructed | 1996–1997 |
Number built | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
Number in service | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | D-101–104 |
Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
Depot(s) | Naebo |
Line(s) served | Hakodate Main Line, Sassho Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 21,670 mm (end cars) 21,300 mm (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2,800 mm |
Height | 4,012 mm |
Doors | 3 per side |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
Prime mover(s) | N-DMF13HZE (450 hp) x2 per car |
Power output | 2,700 hp per 3-car set |
Transmission | Hydraulic |
Bogies | N-DT201 |
Multiple working | 731 series EMU |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 201 series (キハ201系?) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1997.[1] Some trains operate in multiple with 731 series electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets over certain routes.[2]
Contents
Formation
The fleet is formed as four 3-car sets, D-101–104, as follows.[3][4]
Designation | Mc1 | M | Mc2 |
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Numbering | KiHa 201-100 | KiHa 201-200 | KiHa 201-300 |
Weight (t) | 40.0 | 38.0 | 40.0 |
Capacity Total/seated |
141/50 | 153/52 | 141/50 |
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[3] The KiHa 201-200 cars are fitted with a toilet.[5]
History
The first set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries to Naebo Depot in December 1996,[5] and the fleet of four sets entered revenue service from the start of 22 March 1997 timetable revision.[3]
Polycarbonate window covers were fitted to the fleet between June and September 2002.[5]
References
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