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783 series

783 series
JR Kyushu 783 series EMU Kamome express 2011.jpg
Set CM4 on a Kamome service, February 2011
In service March 1988–Present
Manufacturer JR Kyushu Kokura Works, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo
Family name Hyper Saloon
Constructed 1988–1991
Refurbishment 1994–2006
Number built 90 vehicles
Number in service 90 vehicles (20 sets)
Formation 4/5 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers CM1-5, CM11-15, CM21-25, CM31-35
Operator(s) JR Kyushu
Depot(s) Minami-Fukuoka
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 21,050 mm (end cars)
20,000 mm (intermediate cars)
Width 2,950 mm
Doors 1 per side
Maximum speed 130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system Thyristor drive
Electric system(s) 20 kV AC 60 Hz
Current collection method Overhead catenary
Safety system(s) ATS-SK, ATS-Dk
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 783 series (783系?) is an AC electric multiple unit train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 1988.

The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and JR Kyushu (at its Kokura factory).

The 5-car sets used on Kamome services are formed as follows.

Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

The 4-car sets used on Midori services are formed as follows.

Car 14 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

The 4-car sets used on Huis Ten Bosch services are formed as follows.

Car 9 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

The 5-car sets used on Nichirin services are formed as follows.

Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Set CM35 normally operates as a 4-car set.

The following formations were used from introduction in 1988 until the fleet was refurbished and reformed in 2000.

Cars 2, 4, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 3, 5, and 8 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 3 and 6 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

Car 5 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

3-car sets used on Ariake and Super Ariake services from 1 April 1988 until 1990

Car 3 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.


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