KiHa E200

KiHa E200
Two KiHa E200 cars, April 2009
In service	July 2007–Present
Constructed	2007
Number built	3 vehicles
Number in service	3 vehicles
Formation	Single car (?)
Capacity	117 (46 seated)
Operator(s)	JR East
Depot(s)	Koumi (Nakagomi)
Line(s) served	Koumi Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width	2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height	3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height	1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors	2 sliding doors per side
Maximum speed	100 km/h (60 mph)
Weight	39.6 t (39.0 long tons; 43.7 short tons)
Traction system	MT78 (95 kW or 127 hp) x2 (Series hybrid)
Prime mover(s)	DMF15HZB-G x1
Power output	450 hp (340 kW)
Bogies	DT75 (motored), TR260 (trailer)
Safety system(s)	ATS-Ps
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The KiHa E200 (キハE200形^?) is a single-car hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Koumi Line in Japan. Three cars were delivered in April 2007, entering revenue service from 31 July 2007.

The body design is based on the earlier KiHa E130 series DMUs, but with two single doors per side instead of three pairs of doors.

The cars incorporate hybrid diesel/battery technology developed on the earlier "NE Train" experimental hybrid car, and were intended to operate for a period of two years on the Koumi Line to evaluate the viability for full-scale fleet operation.

Two cars are normally used together on Koumi (こうみ^?) services on the line.

On starting from standstill, energy stored in lithium-ion batteries is used to drive the motors, with the engine cut out. The engine then cuts in for further acceleration and running on gradients. When running down gradients, the motor acts as a generator, recharging the batteries. The engine is also used for braking.

The passenger saloons are arranged with 1+2 abreast transverse seating and longitudinal bench seating at the car ends. Each car includes a wheelchair-compatible toilet.