KiHa 201 series
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The is a tilting
diesel multiple unit
train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
(JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido
, Japan since 1997. Some trains operate in multiple with 731 series
EMU sets over certain routes.
to Naebo Depot in December 1996, and the fleet of four sets entered revenue service from the start of the 22 March 1997 timetable revision.
Polycarbonate
window covers were fitted to the fleet between June and September 2002.
Tilting train
A tilting train is a train that has a mechanism enabling increased speed on regular rail tracks. As a train rounds a curve at speed, objects inside the train experience centrifugal force. This can cause packages to slide about or seated passengers to feel squashed by the outboard armrest due to...
diesel multiple unit
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:...
train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....
(JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan since 1997. Some trains operate in multiple with 731 series
731 series
The is an AC electric multiple unit operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1996.-Formation:Car 2 is fitted with one N-PS785 single-arm pantograph.-Interior:...
EMU sets over certain routes.
Formation
The fleet is formed as four 3-car sets, D-101–104, as follows.| Designation | Mc1 | M | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KiHa 201-100 | KiHa 201-200 | KiHa 201-300 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Capacity Total/seated |
141/50 | 153/52 | 141/50 |
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. The KiHa 201-200 cars are fitted with a toilet.History
The first set was delivered from Fuji Heavy IndustriesFuji 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 Naebo Depot in December 1996, and the fleet of four sets entered revenue service from the start of the 22 March 1997 timetable revision.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate
PolycarbonatePhysical PropertiesDensity 1.20–1.22 g/cm3Abbe number 34.0Refractive index 1.584–1.586FlammabilityV0-V2Limiting oxygen index25–27%Water absorption – Equilibrium0.16–0.35%Water absorption – over 24 hours0.1%...
window covers were fitted to the fleet between June and September 2002.