KiHa 122 series
| KiHa 122/127 series | |
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KiHa 127 series 2-car DMU at Himeji Station, March 2009
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| In service | 2009–Present |
| Manufacturer | Niigata Transys |
| Constructed | 2008–2009 |
| Number built | 19 vehicles |
| Number in service | 19 vehicles |
| Formation | KiHa 122: Single car unit KiHa 127: 2-cars per trainset |
| Capacity | KiHa 122: 113 (33 seated) KiHa 127: 268 (92 seated) |
| Operator(s) | JR-West |
| Depot(s) | Himeji |
| Line(s) served | Kishin Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,440 mm (KiHa 122) 20,270 mm (KiHa 127) |
| Width | 2,900 mm |
| Height | 4,040 mm |
| Doors | Two pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (60 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | SA6D140HE-2 |
| Power output | 450 hp (at 2,100 rpm) |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Train heating | WAU707 x2 |
| Bogies | WDT65 (driving), WT248 (trailing) |
| Braking system(s) | Engine brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 122 series (キハ122系? Kiha-hyaku-nijūni-kei) and KiHa 127 series (キハ127系? Kiha-hyaku-nijūshichi-kei) are diesel multiple unit (DMU) train types operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on the Kishin Line between Himeji and Kōzuki. A total of 19 cars have been delivered, formed as seven single-car KiHa 122 series units and six two-car KiHa 127 series units. Test-running commenced in late September 2008, with the units entering revenue-earning service from the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 2009.
The body design features improved crash resistance, based on the recent 223 series electric multiple unit design. The cars use environmentally-friendly diesel engines with reduced NOx and particulate emissions.
Externally, the units are finished in unpainted metal with thin yellow and red waistline stripes.
Internally, the cars feature flip-over reversible seating arranged 2+1 abreast. Toilets in both types of train are wheelchair-accessible, and the step between the passenger compartment and station platform has been eliminated.
KiHa 127 interior
KiHa 127 forward view showing LED fare board for wanman driver-only operation
KiHa 127 toilet
The KiHa 122 single-car units and KiHa 127 two-car units are formed as follows.
(Equipped with toilet)
(KiHa 127-0 is equipped with toilet.)
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