KiHa 75

KiHa 75
KiHa 75 on a Kasuga express service, March 2006
In service	August 1993–
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Replaced	KiHa 58/65 series
Constructed	1993–1999
Number built	40 vehicles (20 sets)
Number in service	40 vehicles (20 sets)
Formation	2 cars per set
Operator(s)	JR Central
Depot(s)	Nagoya
Line(s) served	Taketoyo Line, Tōkaidō Main Line, Kansai Main Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)
Width	2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
Height	3,630 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Doors	Three pairs per side
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Prime mover(s)	C-DMF14HZB x2
Power output	350 hp per engine
Transmission	C-DW14A (hydraulic)
Bogies	C-DT60 (KiHa 75-0/100), C-DT60B (KiHa 75-200/300/400/500)
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa 75 (キハ75形^?) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Japan since 1993.

A total of 40 cars were built, operating as 2-car sets, with the class divided into three sub-classes: KiHa 75-0/100, KiHa 75-200/300, and KiHa 75-400/500.

Twelve cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in June and July 1993. These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 August 1993 on Mie rapid services, replace ageing KiHa 58 and 65 series DMUs.

The KiHa 75-0 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed. Seating consists of transverse flip-over seats arranged 2+2 abreast.

Wheelchair-accessible toilet in car KiHa 75-4, March 2009

Sixteen cars formed as eight 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February 1999. These featured a number of minor changes compared with the earlier KiHa 75-0/100 sets. Externally, an additional set of headlights was included above the end gangway connections.

The KiHa 75-200 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed. The seating was the same design as that used on 313 series EMUs, still arranged in a transverse 2+2 abreast configuration.

Interior view of car KiHa 75-306, December 2008

Twelve more cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February and March 1999. These were broadly similar to the KiHa 75-200/300 sets delivered at the same time, but were equipped for wanman driver only operation.

The KiHa 75-400/500 sets are formed as follows.

The KiHa 75-400 cars have a universal access toilet. Unlike the earlier sets, these cars were not fitted with a card-operated payphone.