281 series

The 281 series (281系, 281-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). It was introduced on September 4, 1994, for passengers travelling to/from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.

281 series
A 281 series train
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Family nameHaruka
Constructed1994–1995
Entered service4 September 1994
Number built63 vehicles
Number in service63 vehicles
Formation6/3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersHA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633
Capacity258
Operator(s)JR-West
Depot(s)Hineno
Line(s) servedTokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,740 mm (68 ft 1 in) (end cars)
20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height3,550 mm (11 ft 8 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (3-level GTO)
Acceleration1.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.1 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collection methodWPS27D scissors-type pantograph
BogiesWDT55 (motored)
WTR239 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SW
Multiple working271 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[1] the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.

Formations

Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.[2]

6-car sets

Car No. 123456
Designation TscMTT1MTc
Numbering KuRo 280MoHa 281SaHa 281SaHa 281-100MoHa 281KuHa 281

3-car sets

Car No. 789
Designation TcT1Mc
Numbering KuHa 280SaHa 281-100KuMoHa 281

Interior

References

  1. Saka, Masahiro (March 2014). JR第1世代の車両・現況と概要 [JR 1st-generation rolling stock: Current situation and overview]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). 43 (359): 22.
  2. JR電車編成表 2012夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2012]. Japan: JRR. May 2012. p. 159. ISBN 978-4-330-28612-9.
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