KiHa 201 series
| KiHa 201 series | |
|---|---|
KiHa 201 series, January 2010
|
|
| In service | 1997–Present |
| Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1996–1997 |
| Number built | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | D-101–104 |
| Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
| Depot(s) | Naebo |
| Line(s) served | Hakodate Main Line, Sassho Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,670 mm (end cars) 21,300 mm (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,800 mm |
| Height | 4,012 mm |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | N-DMF13HZE (450 hp) x2 per car |
| Power output | 2,700 hp per 3-car set |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Bogies | N-DT201 |
| Multiple working | 731 series EMU |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa 201 series (キハ201系?) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1997. Some trains operate in multiple with 731 series electric multiple unit (EMU) train sets over certain routes.
The fleet is formed as four 3-car sets, D-101–104, as follows.
Seating consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. The KiHa 201-200 cars are fitted with a toilet.
The first set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries to Naebo Depot in December 1996, and the fleet of four sets entered revenue service from the start of 22 March 1997 timetable revision.
Polycarbonate window covers were fitted to the fleet between June and September 2002.
...
Wikipedia