KiHa 100 series
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The is a series of diesel multiple unit
(DMU) trains operated since 1990 by East Japan Railway Company
(JR East) on non-electrified local lines in Japan.
A total of 247 vehicles were built between 1989 and 1999 by Fuji Heavy Industries
and Niigata Transys.
The first four pre-production cars were delivered from Niigata Tekkō (now Niigata Transys) to Ichinoseki Depot in January and February 1990. Cars KiHa 100-1 and -3 were equipped with one Cummins
DMF14HZ 330 hp engine per car, while cars KiHa 100-2 and -4 were each equipped with one Komatsu
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. The four pre-production cars were initially delivered with black front ends, but these were subsequently repainted white and green to match the later production series cars.
Four production-series cars were then delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries
in March 1991. These were each equipped with one Komatsu
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Differences from the four pre-production series cars included abandoning of the three pairs of tip-up seats near the doorways, and elimination of the dummy exterior window at the toilet position.
38 2nd-batch cars were delivered from June to October 1991. Cars 9 to 29, built by Fuji Heavy Industries, were delivered to Morioka Depot, and cars 30 to 46, built by Niigata Tekkō, were delivered to Ichinoseki Depot. Cars 9 to 29 are each equipped with one Niigata Tekkō DMF13HZ 330 hp engine, and cars 30 to 46 are each equipped with one Komatsu DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Differences from the earlier 1st-batch cars included solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts.
Five KiHa 100-200 cars were delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries
to Hachinohe Depot in 1993. The cab sections were extended by 250 mm to provide additional crash protection, giving an overall car length of 17,000 mm. Cars are each equipped with one Komatsu
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. A wheelchair space was provided next to one doorway, giving a seating capacity of 44 and total capacity of 103 passengers (59 standing).
A total of 13 KiHa 101 cars were built by Niigata Tekkō (now Niigata Transys) and allocated to Shinjō Depot for use on Aterazawa Line
services. Broadly based on the KiHa 100-200 series cars, these are each equipped with one Komatsu
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Passenger accommodation consists entirely of longitudinal bench seating. A wheelchair space was provided next to one doorway, giving a seating capacity of 44 and total capacity of 107 passengers (63 standing). The fleet is painted in an overall light blue colour scheme with "FRUITS LINER" logos.
Build details:
Three pre-production cars were delivered to Morioka Depot between January and February 1990, with cars KiHa 110-1 and 2 built by Fuji Heavy Industries, and KiHa 110-3 built by Niigata Tekkō. As with the pre-production KiHa 100-0 cars, these initially had black front ends, pipe-style front-end skirts, black dummy exterior windows at the toilet positions, and plug doors. Cars KiHa 110-1 and 3 were equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, while KiHa 110-2 was equipped with a Cummins DMF14HZA engine. All three cars used lightweight bolsterless DT58 motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies, with both axles of the motor bogies driven.
Two production series cars, KiHa 110-4 and 5 were subsequently delivered to Morioka Depot from Fuji Heavy Industries in March 1991. These had standard white/green front ends and did not have dummy exterior windows at the toilet position. Both cars are equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
From 2007, four cars, excluding KiHa 110-3, were transferred to Kogota Depot for use as reserved-seating cars on Minami Sanriku rapid services.
Cars KiHa 110-101 to 104 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Kōriyama Depot, cars KiHa 110-105 to 122 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Koumi Depot, cars KiHa 110-123 to 128 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Niigata Depot, and cars KiHa 110-129 to 139 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Hitachi-Daigo Depot. Differences from the KiHa 110-0 series cars included solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts and elimination of the dummy exterior window at the toilet position. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Three 2-car sets were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Morioka Depot in March 1991. These were generally built to the same specifications as the full-production KiHa 110-0 cars, with plug doors, pipe-style front-end skirts. All cars are equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, and have lightweight bolsterless DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Cars KiHa 111/112-101 to 108 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Kōriyama Depot between February and March 1991, cars KiHa 111/112-109 to 111 were also built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Koumi Depot in December 1991, cars KiHa 111/112-112 to 121 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Hitachi-Daigo Depot in February 1992. As with the KiHa 111/112-0 cars, these cars had plug doors, but had solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Following the introduction of new KiHa E130 DMUs on the Suigun Line
, cars KiHa 111/112-112 to 121 original based at Hitachi-Daigo Depot were reallocated to Morioka and Kogota depot in 2007.
Four cars, KiHa 111/112-151 to 152, were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Suigun Depot in September 1994. These cars were built to the same specifications as the earlier (bater later-numbered) KiHa 111/112-200 cars, with sliding doors. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
As with the KiHa 111/112-100 series cars, these were reallocated to Morioka Depot between 2007 and 2008 following the introduction of new KiHa E130 DMUs on the Suigun Line
.
As with the KiHa 110-200 subseries, this fleet consists of both newly built and cars converted from KiHa 111/112-300 cars. Cars KiHa 111/112-210 to 213 were converted at JR East's Nagano Works from former Akita Relay cars KiHa 111/112-301 to 303. As with the KiHa 110-200 cars, these cars have sliding doors, solid front-end skirts, and bodies extended to 20.5 m. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...
(DMU) trains operated since 1990 by East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company
is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) on non-electrified local lines in Japan.
A total of 247 vehicles were built between 1989 and 1999 by Fuji Heavy Industries
Fuji Heavy Industries
, or FHI, is a Japanese transportation conglomerate most known for being the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles. It traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II...
and Niigata Transys.
Operations
KiHa 100 and 110 series DMUs are used on the following lines.- Aterazawa LineAterazawa LineThe is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It runs between Kita-Yamagata Station in Yamagata to Aterazawa Station in Ōe...
(KiHa 101) - East Ban'etsu Line
- Hachikō LineHachiko LineThe is a 92.0 km regional railway line owned and operated by East Japan Railway Company . It is located within Tokyo, Saitama, and Gunma Prefectures in Japan. Its endpoints are Hachiōji Station in Hachiōji, Tokyo and Kuragano Station in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.-Services:Komagawa Station in...
(Komagawa–Takasaki) (KiHa 110-200, KiHa 111-200 + KiHa 112-200) - Hanawa LineHanawa LineThe is a railway line in Japan linking Koma Station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture and Ōdate Station in Ōdate, Akita Prefecture, Japan. The line stretches 106.9 km through the mountains with a total of 27 stations...
- Iiyama LineIiyama LineThe is a railway line in Japan linking Toyono Station in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture and Echigo-Kawaguchi Station in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company .- Stations :-External links:*...
- Iwaizumi LineIwaizumi LineThe is a rail line in Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company, it runs from Moichi Station in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, to Iwaizumi Station in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture. The line has a reputation for poor service...
- Kamaishi LineKamaishi LineThe is a railway line operated by the East Japan Railway Company which runs 90.2 km between Hanamaki and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.-Stations:All stations are in Iwate Prefecture.-See also:...
- Kesennuma LineKesennuma LineThe is a local rail line in Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company system, it runs from Maeyachi Station in Ishinomaki, Miyagi to Kesennuma Station in Kesennuma, Miyagi...
- Kitakami LineKitakami LineThe Kitakami Line is a rail line in Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company system, it runs from Kitakami Station in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture to Yokote Station in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, acting as a connecting line between the Ōu Main Line to the Tōhoku Main Line...
- Koumi LineKoumi LineThe is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It links Kobuchizawa Station in Hokuto, Yamanashi with Komoro Station in Komoro, Nagano, and stretches 78.9 km through the mountains with a total of 31 stations.-Stations:...
- Ōfunato LineOfunato LineThe is a local rail line in Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company system, it runs as a spur line from Ichinoseki Station in Ichinoseki, Iwate, in central Japan to Sakari Station in Ōfunato, Iwate, on the coast...
- Ōminato Line
- Rikuu East Line
- Rikuu West Line
- Tōhoku Main Line (Hanamaki–Morioka)
- Uetsu Main LineUetsu Main LineThe is a railway in the Tōhoku and Chūbu regions of Japan. Part of the East Japan Railway Company system, it connects Niitsu Station in the city of Niigata and Akita Station in Akita...
- West Ban'etsu LineWest Ban'etsu LineThe is a rail line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It runs between Kōriyama Station in Kōriyama, Fukushima Prefecture and Niitsu Station in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture. The name "Ban'etsu" is taken from the first characters of the names of the ancient provinces of and , which...
- Yamada LineYamada LineThe Yamada Line is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It runs from Morioka Station in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture to Kamaishi Station in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture via Miyako Station in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture....
(Miyako–Kamaishi, Ichinoseki–Kitakami)
Variants
- KiHa 100: 16.5-17 m long single cars
- KiHa 101: 17 m long single cars
- KiHa 110: 20 m long single cars
- KiHa 111: 20 m long twin cars with toilet (coupled to KiHa 112)
- KiHa 112: 20 m long twin cars (coupled to KiHa 111)
KiHa 100-0
- 16.5 m long single cars built between 1989 and 1991. (46 vehicles)
The first four pre-production cars were delivered from Niigata Tekkō (now Niigata Transys) to Ichinoseki Depot in January and February 1990. Cars KiHa 100-1 and -3 were equipped with one Cummins
Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems...
DMF14HZ 330 hp engine per car, while cars KiHa 100-2 and -4 were each equipped with one Komatsu
Komatsu
orKomatsu is a multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, and military equipment, Industrial equipments such as press machines, lasers, and thermoelectric generators.Its headquarters is at 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan...
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. The four pre-production cars were initially delivered with black front ends, but these were subsequently repainted white and green to match the later production series cars.
Four production-series cars were then delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries
Fuji Heavy Industries
, or FHI, is a Japanese transportation conglomerate most known for being the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles. It traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II...
in March 1991. These were each equipped with one Komatsu
Komatsu
orKomatsu is a multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, and military equipment, Industrial equipments such as press machines, lasers, and thermoelectric generators.Its headquarters is at 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan...
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Differences from the four pre-production series cars included abandoning of the three pairs of tip-up seats near the doorways, and elimination of the dummy exterior window at the toilet position.
38 2nd-batch cars were delivered from June to October 1991. Cars 9 to 29, built by Fuji Heavy Industries, were delivered to Morioka Depot, and cars 30 to 46, built by Niigata Tekkō, were delivered to Ichinoseki Depot. Cars 9 to 29 are each equipped with one Niigata Tekkō DMF13HZ 330 hp engine, and cars 30 to 46 are each equipped with one Komatsu DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Differences from the earlier 1st-batch cars included solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts.
| Batch | Car numbers | Year built | Capacity (Total/seated) | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production | KiHa 100-1–4 | 1990 | 104/41 | 24.9 |
| 1 | KiHa 100-5–8 | 1991 | 103/47 | 25.8 |
| 2 | KiHa 100-9–46 |
KiHa 100-200
- 17 m long single cars built in 1993 with sliding doorSliding doorA sliding door is a type of door which opens horizontally by sliding, whereby the door is either mounted on or suspended from a track. Types of sliding doors include pocket doors, Arcadia doors, and bypass doors...
s instead of the earlier plug doorPlug doorA plug door is a door designed to seal itself by taking advantage of pressure difference on its two sides and is typically used on pressurised aircraft...
s. (5 vehicles)
Five KiHa 100-200 cars were delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries
Fuji Heavy Industries
, or FHI, is a Japanese transportation conglomerate most known for being the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles. It traces its roots to the Nakajima Aircraft Company, a leading supplier of airplanes to the Japanese government during World War II...
to Hachinohe Depot in 1993. The cab sections were extended by 250 mm to provide additional crash protection, giving an overall car length of 17,000 mm. Cars are each equipped with one Komatsu
Komatsu
orKomatsu is a multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, and military equipment, Industrial equipments such as press machines, lasers, and thermoelectric generators.Its headquarters is at 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan...
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. A wheelchair space was provided next to one doorway, giving a seating capacity of 44 and total capacity of 103 passengers (59 standing).
KiHa 101
- 17 m long single cars built 1993-1997 for Aterazawa LineAterazawa LineThe is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It runs between Kita-Yamagata Station in Yamagata to Aterazawa Station in Ōe...
services. Longitudinal seating and sliding doors. (13 vehicles)
| Batch | Car numbers | Year built | Capacity (Total/seated) | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KiHa 101-1–6 | Oct 1993 | 107/44 | 27.0 |
| 2 | KiHa 101-7–11 | Sep 1994 | ||
| 3 | KiHa 101-12–13 | Feb 1997 |
A total of 13 KiHa 101 cars were built by Niigata Tekkō (now Niigata Transys) and allocated to Shinjō Depot for use on Aterazawa Line
Aterazawa Line
The is a railway line in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It runs between Kita-Yamagata Station in Yamagata to Aterazawa Station in Ōe...
services. Broadly based on the KiHa 100-200 series cars, these are each equipped with one Komatsu
Komatsu
orKomatsu is a multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, and military equipment, Industrial equipments such as press machines, lasers, and thermoelectric generators.Its headquarters is at 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan...
DMF11HZ 330 hp engine. Passenger accommodation consists entirely of longitudinal bench seating. A wheelchair space was provided next to one doorway, giving a seating capacity of 44 and total capacity of 107 passengers (63 standing). The fleet is painted in an overall light blue colour scheme with "FRUITS LINER" logos.
KiHa 110-0
- 20 m long single cars built between 1990 and 1991, with plug doors. (5 vehicles)
Build details:
| Car number | Delivery date | Manufacturer | Seating capacity | Weight (t) | Initial depot allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 110-1 | 25 January 1990 | Fuji Heavy Industries | 52 | 39.4 | Morioka |
| KiHa 110-2 | 28 February 1990 | Fuji Heavy Industries | |||
| KiHa 110-3 | 28 February 1990 | Niigata Tekkō | |||
| KiHa 110-4 | 8 March 1991 | Fuji Heavy Industries | |||
| KiHa 110-5 | 8 March 1991 | Fuji Heavy Industries |
Three pre-production cars were delivered to Morioka Depot between January and February 1990, with cars KiHa 110-1 and 2 built by Fuji Heavy Industries, and KiHa 110-3 built by Niigata Tekkō. As with the pre-production KiHa 100-0 cars, these initially had black front ends, pipe-style front-end skirts, black dummy exterior windows at the toilet positions, and plug doors. Cars KiHa 110-1 and 3 were equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, while KiHa 110-2 was equipped with a Cummins DMF14HZA engine. All three cars used lightweight bolsterless DT58 motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies, with both axles of the motor bogies driven.
Two production series cars, KiHa 110-4 and 5 were subsequently delivered to Morioka Depot from Fuji Heavy Industries in March 1991. These had standard white/green front ends and did not have dummy exterior windows at the toilet position. Both cars are equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
From 2007, four cars, excluding KiHa 110-3, were transferred to Kogota Depot for use as reserved-seating cars on Minami Sanriku rapid services.
Interior
The KiHa 110-0 series cars were intended for use on Rikuchū express services, and are fitted with rotating/reclining seats, with a seating capacity of 52 per car.KiHa 110-100
- 20 m long single cars built between 1991 and 1992, with plug doors. (39 vehicles)
| Batch | Car numbers | Year built | Manufacturer | Initial depot allocation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101–104 | Feb 1991 | Niigata Tekkō | Kōriyama |
| 2 | 105–122 | Jun-Aug 1991 | Fuji Heavy Industries | Koumi |
| 3 | 123–128 | Sep 1991 | Niigata Tekkō | Niigata |
| 4 | 129–139 | Dec 1991 - Jan 1992 | Fuji Heavy Industries | Hitachi-Daigo |
Cars KiHa 110-101 to 104 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Kōriyama Depot, cars KiHa 110-105 to 122 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Koumi Depot, cars KiHa 110-123 to 128 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Niigata Depot, and cars KiHa 110-129 to 139 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Hitachi-Daigo Depot. Differences from the KiHa 110-0 series cars included solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts and elimination of the dummy exterior window at the toilet position. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Interior
Accommodation consists of fixed transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast, with longitudinal bench seats at the ends of the cars. Seating capacity is 52 per car, with a total capacity of 119, including standing passengers.KiHa 110-200
- 20–20.5 m long single cars built between 1993 and 1999 with sliding doors instead of the earlier plug doors. (45 vehicles including 14 former KiHa 110-300)
| Batch | Car numbers | Year built/converted | Capacity (Total/seated) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201–210 | Feb 1993 | 118/53 | |
| 2 | 211–220 | Sep-Oct 1993 | 121/50 | Cab ends extended 250 mm for increased crash protection |
| 3 | 221–222 | Feb-Mar 1996 | 121/50 | |
| 4 | 223–224 | May-Dec 1997 | - | Converted from KiHa 110-301–302 at JR Kōriyama |
| 5 | 225–234 | - | Converted from KiHa 110-303–314 at JR Nagano | |
| 6 | 235–236 | 120/49 | ||
| 7 | 237–239 | Oct-Nov 1998 | 120/48 | |
| 8 | 240–242 | Oct-Nov 1999 | - | |
| 9 | 243–245 | Nov 1999 | - |
KiHa 110-300
- 20.5 m long single cars built between December 1995 and February 1996 for Akita RelayAkita RelayThe was a limited express train service operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan between March 1996 and March 1997.Engineering work to convert the Tazawako Line between Morioka and Ōmagari from 1,067 mm narrow gauge to 1,435 mm standard gauge for use by Akita Shinkansen services entailed...
limited expressLimited expressA 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, and later converted to KiHa 110-200 between May and December 1997. (14 vehicles)
| Car number | Delivery date | Manufacturer | Seating capacity | Weight (t) | Initial depot allocation | Converted to | Conversion date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 110-301 | 18 December 1995 | Fuji Heavy Industries | 49 | 31.9 | Minami-Akita | KiHa 110-223 | 17 November 1997 |
| KiHa 110-302 | 18 December 1995 | KiHa 110-224 | 3 December 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-303 | 18 December 1995 | KiHa 110-225 | 31 May 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-304 | 25 December 1995 | KiHa 110-226 | 31 May 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-305 | 25 December 1995 | KiHa 110-227 | 31 May 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-306 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-228 | 26 June 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-307 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-229 | 9 July 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-308 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-230 | 9 July 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-309 | 15 February 1996 | Niigata Tekkō | KiHa 110-231 | 9 July 1997 | |||
| KiHa 110-310 | 15 February 1996 | KiHa 110-232 | 1 August 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-311 | 15 February 1996 | KiHa 110-233 | 1 August 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-312 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-234 | 8 October 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-313 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-235 | 1 August 1997 | ||||
| KiHa 110-314 | 16 February 1996 | KiHa 110-236 | 30 August 1997 |
KiHa 111-0 + KiHa 112-0
- 20 m long twin cars built in 1990 with plug doorPlug doorA plug door is a door designed to seal itself by taking advantage of pressure difference on its two sides and is typically used on pressurised aircraft...
s. (6 vehicles)
| Car numbers | | Delivery date | | Manufacturer | | Seating capacity | | Weight (t) | | Initial depot allocation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | ||||
| KiHa 111-1 + KiHa 112-1 | 30 March 1991 | Niigata Tekkō | 60 | 64 | 29.8 | 29.3 | Morioka |
| KiHa 111-2 + KiHa 112-1 | |||||||
| KiHa 111-3 + KiHa 112-1 | |||||||
Three 2-car sets were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Morioka Depot in March 1991. These were generally built to the same specifications as the full-production KiHa 110-0 cars, with plug doors, pipe-style front-end skirts. All cars are equipped with Niigata DMF13HZA engines, and have lightweight bolsterless DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Interior
The KiHa 111-0/112-0 cars were intended for use on Rikuchū express services, and are fitted with rotating/reclining seats. The KiHa 111 cars are fitted with a toilet.KiHa 111-100 + KiHa 112-100
- 20 m long twin cars built between 1991 and 1992 with plug doors. (42 vehicles)
| Batch | | Car numbers | | Year built | | Manufacturer | | Capacity (Total/seated) | | Weight (t) | | Initial depot allocation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | |||||
| 1 | 101–108 | Feb-Mar 1991 | Niigata Tekkō | 131/58 | 136/62 | 30.3 | 29.8 | Kōriyama |
| 2 | 109–111 | Dec 1991 | Niigata Tekkō | Koumi | ||||
| 3 | 112–121 | Feb 1992 | Fuji Heavy Industries | Hitachi-Daigo |
Cars KiHa 111/112-101 to 108 were built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Kōriyama Depot between February and March 1991, cars KiHa 111/112-109 to 111 were also built by Niigata Tekkō and delivered to Koumi Depot in December 1991, cars KiHa 111/112-112 to 121 were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Hitachi-Daigo Depot in February 1992. As with the KiHa 111/112-0 cars, these cars had plug doors, but had solid front-end skirts instead of the earlier pipe-style skirts. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Following the introduction of new KiHa E130 DMUs on the Suigun Line
Suigun Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between Mito Station in Ibaraki Prefecture and Asaka-Nagamori Station in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. All trains on the line continue onto the Tōhoku Main Line to Kōriyama Station...
, cars KiHa 111/112-112 to 121 original based at Hitachi-Daigo Depot were reallocated to Morioka and Kogota depot in 2007.
Interior
Interior accommodation consists of a mixture of 2+1 fixed transverse seating bays in the centre of the cars and longitudinal bench seating at the ends of cars. The KiHa 111 cars are fitted with a toilet.KiHa 111-150 + KiHa 112-150
- 20.5 m long twin cars built in 1993 with sliding doors. (4 vehicles)
| Car numbers | | Delivery date | | Manufacturer | | Capacity (Total/seated) | | Weight (t) | | Initial depot allocation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | ||||
| KiHa 111-151 + KiHa 112-151 | 27 September 1994 | Fuji Heavy Industries | 135/55 | 138/62 | 31.7 | 31.2 | Suigun |
| KiHa 111-152 + KiHa 112-152 |
Four cars, KiHa 111/112-151 to 152, were built by Fuji Heavy Industries and delivered to Suigun Depot in September 1994. These cars were built to the same specifications as the earlier (bater later-numbered) KiHa 111/112-200 cars, with sliding doors. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
As with the KiHa 111/112-100 series cars, these were reallocated to Morioka Depot between 2007 and 2008 following the introduction of new KiHa E130 DMUs on the Suigun Line
Suigun Line
The is a Japanese railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between Mito Station in Ibaraki Prefecture and Asaka-Nagamori Station in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. All trains on the line continue onto the Tōhoku Main Line to Kōriyama Station...
.
KiHa 111-200 + KiHa 112-200
- 20.5 m long twin cars with toilets built between 1993 and 1995 with sliding doors. (42 vehicles including 3 former KiHa 111-300)
| Batch | | Car numbers | | Year built/converted | | Manufacturer | | Capacity (Total/seated) | | Weight (t) | | Initial depot allocation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | KiHa 111 | KiHa 112 | |||||
| 1 | 201–203 | Oct 1993 | Fuji Heavy Industries | 135/56 | 138/62 | 31.7 | 31.2 | Niitsu |
| 2 | 204–209 | Dec 1995 - Mar 1996 | Fuji Heavy Industries / Niigata Tekkō | Takasaki | ||||
| 3 | 210–212 | Jun-Sep 1995 | Nagano Works | 131/56 | 139/62 | 31.9 | 31.4 | Nagano |
| 4 | 213–217 | Oct-Nov 1998 | Fuji Heavy Industries / Niigata Tekkō | 134/56 | 139/62 | 31.7 | 31.2 | Kogota |
| 5 | 218–221 | Oct-Nov 1999 |
As with the KiHa 110-200 subseries, this fleet consists of both newly built and cars converted from KiHa 111/112-300 cars. Cars KiHa 111/112-210 to 213 were converted at JR East's Nagano Works from former Akita Relay cars KiHa 111/112-301 to 303. As with the KiHa 110-200 cars, these cars have sliding doors, solid front-end skirts, and bodies extended to 20.5 m. All cars are equipped with Cummins DMF14HZA engines, and use DT58A motored bogies and TR242 trailer bogies.
Interior
Interior accommodation consists of a mixture of 2+1 fixed transverse seating bays in the centre of the cars and longitudinal bench seating at the ends of cars. The KiHa 111 cars are fitted with a toilet.KiHa 111-300 + KiHa 112-300
- 20.5 m long twin cars delivered in 1996 for Akita RelayAkita RelayThe was a limited express train service operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan between March 1996 and March 1997.Engineering work to convert the Tazawako Line between Morioka and Ōmagari from 1,067 mm narrow gauge to 1,435 mm standard gauge for use by Akita Shinkansen services entailed...
limited expressLimited expressA 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, and later converted to KiHa 111/112-200 between June and September 1997. (6 vehicles)
| Car numbers | Delivery date | Manufacturer | Initial depot allocation | Converted to | Conversion date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KiHa 111-301 + KiHa 112-301 | 16 February 1996 | Fuji Heavy Industries | Minami-Akita | KiHa 111-210 + KiHa 112-210 | 26 June 1997 |
| KiHa 111-302 + KiHa 112-302 | 17 January 1996 | Niigata Tekkō | KiHa 111-211 + KiHa 112-211 | 30 August 1997 | |
| KiHa 111-303 + KiHa 112-303 | 17 January 1996 | KiHa 111-212 + KiHa 112-212 | 26 September 1997 |