785 series
| 785 series | |
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785 series on a Super Kamui service, January 2009
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| In service | 1990–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1990–2002 |
| Refurbishment | 2005–2006 |
| Number built | 37 vehicles |
| Number in service | 37 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 2/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | NE 1–5, NE 501–502 |
| Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
| Depot(s) | Sapporo |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,620 mm (70 ft 11 in) (end cars), 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,954 mm (9 ft 8.3 in) |
| Height | 4,090 mm (13 ft 5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) |
| Current collection method | Overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 785 series (785系?) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Super Kamui and Suzuran limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 1990.
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Cars 2 and 4 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
(1990–2002)
Cars 3 and 5 were each fitted with one N-PS721B scissors-type pantograph.
2-car set converted from former stored cars for use on Super Hakuchō services from December 2010
KuHa 784-300, August 2011
MoHa 785-300, August 2011
The 785 series trainsets do not include Green class (first class) accommodation, but car 4 is designated as a "u-Seat" car with improved seating for reserved seat passengers. All other cars are normally designated as non-reserved seating.
Interior view, May 2008
Interior view of "u-Seat" car 4, August 2007
Interior view of Super Hakuchō KuHa 784-300, August 2011
Interior view of Super Hakuchō MoHa 785-300, August 2011
30 vehicles were delivered in 1990, formed as five 2-car (NE 101–105) and five 4-car (NE 1–5) sets. These entered service from 1 September 1990 on new Super White Arrow limited express services between Sapporo and Asahikawa. Sets were also used on some Lilac services.
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