287 series
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The is a DC
electric multiple unit
train type operated by West Japan Railway Company
(JR West) in Japan on limited express
services such as the Kinosaki
and Kounotori
from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 March 2011. Trains are also on order for use on Kuroshio
services from July 2012.
A total of 97 vehicles are on order. These consist of 46 vehicles for Kinosaki
, Kounotori
, Maizuru
, and Hashidate
services, formed as seven 4-car sets and six 3-car sets, which will partially replace the ageing fleet of 86 183 series
vehicles currently used on these services. A further batch of 51 vehicles for Kuroshio
services consists of six 6-car sets and five 3-car sets, replacing older 381 series
EMUs. These are expected to enter service from July 2012.
Thunderbird
design with increased front-end crash protection and the inclusion of crushable zones for the first time on JR West limited express rolling stock. Livery is similar to that used on 683 series Thunderbird sets, with a maroon stripe below the dark grey window band for the Kitakinki and Kōnotori trains, and "ocean green" for the Kuroshio trains.
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with one WPS28C single-arm pantograph.
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
's factory in Higashiōsaka, Osaka, on 26 November 2010, and delivered to JR West on 29 November.
The first 6-cat set destined for Kuroshio services were unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory on 4 August 2011. Test running commenced from 29 September 2011.
Direct current
Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through...
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by West Japan Railway Company
West Japan Railway Company
, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...
(JR West) in Japan on limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services such as the Kinosaki
Kinosaki (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company . One of the services making up JR West's "Big X Network", it connects Kyoto Station and Kinosaki Onsen Station via the Sanin Main Line...
and Kounotori
Kounotori (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by the West Japan Railway Company between and in Japan since 12 March 2011. It uses new 287 series electric multiple units in addition to existing 183 series EMUs, and replaces the previous Kitakinki services.The name means "stork", and was chosen...
from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 March 2011. Trains are also on order for use on Kuroshio
Kuroshio (train)
is a limited express train connecting Kyoto, Shin-Ōsaka, Tennōji, Wakayama, Kii-Tanabe, Shirahama, and Shingu via the Tōkaidō Main Line , Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, and Kisei Line , operated by West Japan Railway Company...
services from July 2012.
A total of 97 vehicles are on order. These consist of 46 vehicles for Kinosaki
Kinosaki (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company . One of the services making up JR West's "Big X Network", it connects Kyoto Station and Kinosaki Onsen Station via the Sanin Main Line...
, Kounotori
Kounotori (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by the West Japan Railway Company between and in Japan since 12 March 2011. It uses new 287 series electric multiple units in addition to existing 183 series EMUs, and replaces the previous Kitakinki services.The name means "stork", and was chosen...
, Maizuru
Maizuru (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan. It operates between and via the Sanin Main Line, and is one of the services that make up JR West's "Big X Network".-Station stops: - - - - - - -...
, and Hashidate
Hashidate
The is a limited express train service operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan. One of the services making up JR West's "Big X Network", it connects Kyōto Station, Amanohashidate Station and Toyooka Station via the San'in Main Line and Kitakinki Tango Railway's Miyafuku Line and Miyazu Line...
services, formed as seven 4-car sets and six 3-car sets, which will partially replace the ageing fleet of 86 183 series
183 series
The is a limited express EMU introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company...
vehicles currently used on these services. A further batch of 51 vehicles for Kuroshio
Kuroshio (train)
is a limited express train connecting Kyoto, Shin-Ōsaka, Tennōji, Wakayama, Kii-Tanabe, Shirahama, and Shingu via the Tōkaidō Main Line , Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, and Kisei Line , operated by West Japan Railway Company...
services consists of six 6-car sets and five 3-car sets, replacing older 381 series
381 series
The is a tilting DC electric multiple unit introduced in 1973 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by Central Japan Railway Company in Japan.-JR West:...
EMUs. These are expected to enter service from July 2012.
Design
The trains are based on the earlier 683 series683 series
The is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit type operated by West Japan Railway Company and Hokuetsu Express on limited express services in Japan.-Variants:* 683-0 series * 683-1000 series...
Thunderbird
Thunderbird (train)
The is a limited express train operated by the West Japan Railway Company between and in Japan, using portions of the Tōkaidō Main Line, Kosei Line, Hokuriku Main Line, and Nanao Line.-Thunderbird:...
design with increased front-end crash protection and the inclusion of crushable zones for the first time on JR West limited express rolling stock. Livery is similar to that used on 683 series Thunderbird sets, with a maroon stripe below the dark grey window band for the Kitakinki and Kōnotori trains, and "ocean green" for the Kuroshio trains.
4-car Kinosaki/Kounotori/Maizuru/Hashidate sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'sc | M1 | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoRoHa 286 | MoHa 287-100 | MoHa 286 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 38 (15 Grn + 23 std) | 50 | 68 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.9 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
3-car Kinosaki/Kounotori/Maizuru/Hashidate sets
| Car No. | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'c | M'1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 286 | MoHa 286-100 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 56 | 58 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.4 | 39.0 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
6-car Kuroshio sets
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'sc | M' | M2 | M'2 | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoRoHa 286 | MoHa 286 | MoHa 287-200 | MoHa 286-200 | MoHa 286 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 38 (15 Grn + 23 std) | 68 | 72 | 50 | 68 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.9 | 38.6 | 37.9 | 39.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 |
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with one WPS28C single-arm pantograph.
3-car Kuroshio sets
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'c | M'1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 286 | MoHa 286-100 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 56 | 58 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.4 | 39.0 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
Interior
Internally, Green car (first class) accommodation is in 2+1 abreast configuration, and standard class is 2+2. All Green car seats have AC power outlets, and standard-class saloons have AC power outlets at either end of each car. The trains include wheelchair-accessible toilets and also women-only toilets.History
The first 3- and 4-car sets destined for Kinosaki and Kounotori services were unveiled to the media at Kinki SharyoKinki Sharyo
is an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of railroad vehicles. It is an affiliate company of Kintetsu Corporation.In business since 1920 and renamed The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd in 1945...
's factory in Higashiōsaka, Osaka, on 26 November 2010, and delivered to JR West on 29 November.
The first 6-cat set destined for Kuroshio services were unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory on 4 August 2011. Test running commenced from 29 September 2011.