815 series

815 series
815 series, September 2006
In service	September 1999–Present
Manufacturer	Hitachi, JR Kyushu
Family name	Hitachi A-train
Replaced	423 series, 457 series, 475 series
Constructed	1999
Number built	52 vehicles (26 sets)
Number in service	52 vehicles (26 sets)
Formation	2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	N001-N014, N016-N027
Operator(s)	JR Kyushu
Depot(s)	Kumamoto, Ōita
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium
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)
Electric system(s)	20 kV AC 60 Hz
Current collection method	Overhead catenary
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 815 series is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.

The 815 series was the first aluminium-alloy EMU to be ordered by JR Kyushu, and was designed to be lighter than the earlier 813 series design. The trains were introduced on wanman driver only operation services, replacing ageing 423, 457, and 475 series rolling stock.

A total of 26 2-car sets (52 cars) were delivered to Kumamoto and Ōita depots between May and October 1999.

Kumamoto set N015 was renumbered N027 in February 2000.

The KuMoHa 815 car is fitted with a PS401K single-arm pantograph.

Seating is longitudinal throughout. The KuMoHa 815 car has a toilet, and the KuHa 814 car is fitted with a wheelchair space.

Interior view