811 series
| 811 series | |
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811-0 series, September 2009
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| In service | July 1989–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, JR Kyushu |
| Replaced | 421 series |
| Constructed | 1989–1993 |
| Number built | 112 vehicles (28 sets) |
| Number in service | 108 vehicles (27 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
| Depot(s) | Minami-Fukuoka |
| Line(s) served | Kagoshima Main Line, Nagasaki Main Line, Nippo Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 3,670 mm (12 ft 0 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 60 Hz |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Multiple working | 813/815/817 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 811 series (811系?) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1989.
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and JR Kyushu (Kokura factory).
811 series trains are used on "Local" (all-stations) and "Rapid" (limited-stop) services on the following lines.
As of 1 April 2012[update], the fleet consists of 108 vehicles, formed as 27 4-car sets. Sets are formed as follows.
The KuMoHa 810 car is fitted with one PS101Q lozenge-type pantograph. The KuHa 810 car has a toilet.
Interior of set PM11, November 2008
Sets P8 and P9 carried a "Mitsui Greenland" promotional livery, and set P11 carried a "Space World" promotional livery for a while. As of January 2013, P8 carries promotional vinyls for the Kyushu Heritage Museum, and the other two sets have been returned to the standard colour scheme.
Set P9 in Mitsui Greenland livery, April 2006
Set P11 in Space World livery, September 2006
Set P8 in promotional livery, February 2010
The first sets were delivered in June 1989, and entered service from 21 July 1989. Trains became all no-smoking from 1 September 1995.
11 811-100 series 4-car sets were delivered from 1992, numbered PM101 to PM111. These had a modified seating arrangement to provide more standing space in the doorway areas.
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