717 series
| 717 series | |
|---|---|
JR Kyushu 717-200 series set, August 2003
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| In service | March 1985–July 2014 |
| Scrapped | 2006– |
| Number built | 46 vehicles (18 sets) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number scrapped | 46 vehicles (18 sets) |
| Formation | 2/3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HK201–207 |
| Operator(s) |
JNR (1985–1987) JR East (1987–2008) JR Kyushu (1987–2014) |
| Depot(s) | Kagoshima |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 2 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 50 Hz (717-0/100 series) 20 kV AC 60 Hz (717-200/900 series) |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Coupling system | 451 series, 453 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 717 series (717系?) was a Japanese AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type first introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in March 1985 and later operated on local services by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). The units were formed by converting former AC/DC dual-voltage 451 series, 453 series, 457 series, and 475 series EMUs.
As of January 2013[update], only two 2-car 717-200 series sets remained in active service with JR Kyushu.
Five 3-car 20 kV AC 50 Hz sets were converted from former 451 series cars with new bodies for use in the Sendai area on Tohoku Main Line and Joban Line local services.
These sets were painted cream ("Cream No. 10") with a green bodyside stripe.
The last remaining set was withdrawn in August 2008.
The five 3-car sets, numbered T1 to T5, were formed as follows.
The MoHa 716 car was fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.
These sets were made entirely no-smoking from 22 March 1997.
Original interior style, November 2007
Interior with later seat moquette style, November 2007
Five 3-car 20 kV AC 50 Hz sets converted from former 451 and 453 series cars with new bodies for use in the Sendai area on Tohoku Main Line and Joban Line local services.
These sets were painted cream ("Cream No. 10") with a green bodyside stripe.
The five 3-car sets, numbered T101 to T105, were formed as follows.
The MoHa 716 car was fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.
These sets were made entirely no-smoking from 22 March 1997.
7 x 2-car 20 kV AC 60 Hz sets were converted from former 475 series cars with new bodies from November 1986 at JNR's Kokura and Kagoshima factories for use in Kyushu. The body design of these sets was identical to the earlier 713 series, with two pairs of sliding doors on each side. Four sets (HK201 to HK204) were converted in fiscal 1986, and three more sets (HK205 to HK207) were converted in fiscal 1987. The latter batch differed in having no door pocket windows.
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