223 series
| 223 series | |
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A 223-2000 series train
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| In service | 1994–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Kobe, Higashiōsaka |
| Replaced | 103 series, 113 series, 115 series, 117 series, 213 series, 221 series |
| Constructed | 1993–2008 |
| Number built | 923 vehicles |
| Number in service | 923 vehicles |
| Formation | 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | E401–E435, V1–V66, W1–W39, J1–J14, P1–P7, F1–F16, MA1–MA20 |
| Operator(s) | JR-West |
| Depot(s) | Hineno, Aboshi, Miyahara, Fukuchiyama, Okayama |
| Line(s) served | Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Kosei Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Kusatsu Line, Akō Line, Sanin Main Line, Maizuru Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line, Kisei Main Line, Fukuchiyama Line, Seto-Ōhashi Line, Bantan Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless 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) (223-0/2500/5500/6000 series), 130 km/h (80 mph) (other series) |
| Traction system |
Variable frequency 3-level GTO (223-0 series) 3-level IGBT (223-1000/5000 series) 2-level IGBT (223-9000 series) 2 or 3-level IGBT (other series) |
| Acceleration | 2.5 km/h/s |
| Deceleration | 223-0/2500/5500 series:3.5 km/h/s (service), 4.2 km/h/s (emergency) other series: 4.3 km/h/s (service), 5.2 km/h/s (emergency) |
| Train heating | WAU702 x2 (223-0 series) WAU705 x2 (powered car), WAU304 x2 (trailer car)(223-1000 series) WAU705A x2 (other series) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection method | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph single-arm pantograph (223-9000 series) |
| Bogies | WDT55A (powered car),WTR239A (trailer car)(223-0 series) WDT56 (powered car),WTR234 (trailer car)(223-1000 series) WDT56XA (223-9000 series) WDT59 (powered car),WTR243 (trailer car)(other series) |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake (223-9000 series), regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW, ATS-P (except 223-5000 series) |
| Coupling system | Shibata-Type |
| Multiple working |
221/225/5000 series 213 series (U@tech) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 223 series (223系 Nihyaku-nijūsan-kei?) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region, Chūgoku region and Shikoku of Japan. Multiple batches of the train have been built with varying differences (particularly motor output control), although the overall general appearance remains similar.
Design of the rolling stock was an improved adaptation of the 221 series, with three pairs of doors per side per car and a transverse seating layout. Production of the train first began in 1993.
The first model (223-0) was delivered earlier than expected, and saw introduction into service on April 1, 1994 on the Hanwa Line. Later in the same year, on September 4 it began serving the Kansai Airport Line Rapid Service as Kansai International Airport opened. The train was initially fitted with luggage racks, for passengers travelling to/from the airport. A 1 + 2 seating configuration has been adopted to allow passengers to place bulky luggage on the floor where necessary.
Between 1996 and 1998, baggage cars were included, but due to lack of use it was reverted. Unable to cope with the increasing passenger traffic, new cars were produced and designated as the 223-2500, based on the 223-2000 model. These cars were introduced in 1999.
The 223-0/223-2500 sees regular service on the Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line (and Kansai Airport Line), and the Kisei Main Line. They are typically operated in 4+4-car formations, uncoupled at Hineno.
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