800 Series Shinkansen
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The is a Japanese Shinkansen
high-speed train type operated by JR Kyushu on the Kyushu Shinkansen
high-speed rail line. Built by Hitachi
, the trains were introduced on the Tsubame services from March 2004.
The 800 series has a maximum speed of 260 km/h (161.6 mph) in service, although its maximum design speed is 285 km/h (177.1 mph). It was one of the two recipients of the 45th Laurel Prize
awarded by the Japan Railfan Club in 2005.
It abandons the 700's "duckbill" nose in favor of a sharper nose. The livery is white, with a red stripe.
Following the opening of the entire Kyushu Shinkansen route on 12 March 2011, 800 series trains were primarily used on all-stations Tsubame services operating mostly between and . They also operate some Sakura
services within the Kyushu Shinkansen.
Cars 2 and 5 are equipped with PS207K single-arm pantographs.
Persimmon
tannin
color is used for the walls, ancient lacquer for the doors, and Kyushu traditional rope curtain from Yatsushiroigusa for the lavatory are used. The seats are made of wood versus metal/plastic combinations from previous trains and the cushions are produced using Nishijin
textiles. Window curtains are produced from prunus serrulata
, and interior flooring is also made of wood.
Seating is four abreast (2 by 2), with wheelchair-accessible seating and lavatory facilities in two of the six cars.
Cars 2 and 5 are equipped with PS207K single-arm pantographs.
Shinkansen
The , also known as THE BULLET TRAIN, is a network of high-speed railway lines in Japan operated by four Japan Railways Group companies. Starting with the Tōkaidō Shinkansen in 1964, the network has expanded to currently consist of of lines with maximum speeds of , of Mini-shinkansen with a...
high-speed train type operated by JR Kyushu on the Kyushu Shinkansen
Kyushu Shinkansen
The ' is a Japanese high-speed railway line between the Japanese cities of Fukuoka and Kagoshima in Kyushu, running parallel to the existing Kagoshima Main Line and operated by the Kyushu Railway Company . The southern 127 km opened on 13 March 2004...
high-speed rail line. Built by Hitachi
Hitachi
Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family...
, the trains were introduced on the Tsubame services from March 2004.
The 800 series has a maximum speed of 260 km/h (161.6 mph) in service, although its maximum design speed is 285 km/h (177.1 mph). It was one of the two recipients of the 45th Laurel Prize
Laurel Prize
The is an award presented annually in Japan since 1961 by the Japan Railfan Club. It is awarded for railway vehicles that entered service in the previous year and voted by the selection committee as having the most outstanding functional and design features....
awarded by the Japan Railfan Club in 2005.
It abandons the 700's "duckbill" nose in favor of a sharper nose. The livery is white, with a red stripe.
Following the opening of the entire Kyushu Shinkansen route on 12 March 2011, 800 series trains were primarily used on all-stations Tsubame services operating mostly between and . They also operate some Sakura
Sakura (train)
The is a high-speed shinkansen service operated between and Kagoshima in Japan since 12 March 2011. It was formerly a limited express sleeper train service operated by JR Kyushu, which ran from to and in Kyūshū, Japan...
services within the Kyushu Shinkansen.
Formation
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Msc | Mp | M2w | M2 | Mpw | Mc |
| Numbering | 821 | 826 | 827 | 827-100 | 826-100 | 822-100 |
| Seating capacity | 46 | 80 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 5 are equipped with PS207K single-arm pantographs.
Build history
| Set number | Date delivered | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| U001 | 30 August 2003 | Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family... |
| U002 | 16 September 2003 | Hitachi |
| U003 | 6 October 2003 | Hitachi |
| U004 | 11 December 2003 | Hitachi |
| U005 | 28 December 2003 | Hitachi |
| U006 | 18 July 2005 | Hitachi |
Interior
The Kyushu Shinkansen runs a large portion in tunnels. Designers paid special attention to the interior design of the 800 series to create a more pleasant travel experience. More traditional materials and design features are used to embody Kyushu's warm and natural environment.Persimmon
Persimmon
A persimmon is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros in the ebony wood family . The word Diospyros means "the fire of Zeus" in ancient Greek. As a tree, it is a perennial plant...
tannin
Tannin
A tannin is an astringent, bitter plant polyphenolic compound that binds to and precipitates proteins and various other organic compounds including amino acids and alkaloids.The term tannin refers to the use of...
color is used for the walls, ancient lacquer for the doors, and Kyushu traditional rope curtain from Yatsushiroigusa for the lavatory are used. The seats are made of wood versus metal/plastic combinations from previous trains and the cushions are produced using Nishijin
Nishijin
is a traditional textile produced in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.-History:Nishijin weaving was created in Kyoto over 1200 years ago by using many different types of colored yarns and weaving them together into decorative designs...
textiles. Window curtains are produced from prunus serrulata
Prunus serrulata
Prunus serrulata or Japanese Cherry; also called Hill Cherry, Oriental Cherry or East Asian Cherry, is a species of cherry native to Japan, Korea and China. It is known for its spring cherry blossom displays and festivals....
, and interior flooring is also made of wood.
Seating is four abreast (2 by 2), with wheelchair-accessible seating and lavatory facilities in two of the six cars.
New 800 series
JR Kyushu announced in December 2008 that three new 800 series sets would be delivered between summer 2009 and autumn 2010, ahead of the completion of the entire Kyushu Shinkansen route between Hakata and Kagoshima-Chūō in 2011. The first of the new batch, set U007, was delivered in June 2009, and entered service on 22 August 2009. Externally, the new sets feature minor livery changes regarding the red stripe, and internally, each car features different colour seat covers. Sets U007 and U009 include track condition monitoring equipment and are numbered in the 800-1000 series, while set U008 features overhead wire and signal monitoring equipment and is numbered in the 800-2000 series.Formation
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Msc | Mp | M2w | M2 | Mpw | Mc |
| Numbering | 821-1000 | 826-1000 | 827-1000 | 827-1100 | 826-1100 | 822-1100 |
| Seating capacity | 46 | 80 | 72 | 72 | 58 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 5 are equipped with PS207K single-arm pantographs.
Build history
| Set number | Date delivered | Manufacturer | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| U007 | 8 August 2009 | Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family... |
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| U008 | April 2010 | Hitachi | Cars numbered 8xx-2xxx |
| U009 | - | - | - |