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285 series
Japanese train type
Japanese train type
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | 285 series |
| image | Series285-0 I2.jpg |
| imagesize | 300px |
| caption | 285 series on a Sunrise Izumo service, October 2022 |
| manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Kinki Sharyo |
| family | Sunrise Express |
| yearconstruction | 1998 |
| yearservice | 10 July 1998 |
| numberbuilt | 35 vehicles (5 sets) |
| numberservice | 35 vehicles (5 sets) |
| formation | 7 cars per trainset |
| fleetnumbers | I1-I5 |
| operator | JR Central, JR-West |
| depots | Ōgaki, Gotō |
| lines | Tokaido Main Line, San'yō Main Line, Seto-Ōhashi Line, Hakubi Line, Sanin Main Line |
| carbody | Steel |
| carlength | 21,670 mm |
| width | 2,945 mm |
| height | 4,090 mm |
| maxspeed | 130 km/h |
| traction | Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) |
| poweroutput | 1,760 kW |
| powersupply | 1,500 V DC |
| bogies | WDT58, WTR242 |
| brakes | Dynamic brake, regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| safety | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| gauge | |
| notes |
The 285 series is a sleeper electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated jointly by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) and West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on the overnight Sunrise Izumo and Sunrise Seto limited express services in Japan. These EMUs were introduced from 10 July 1998 to replace ageing locomotive-hauled "Blue Train" coaches which once operated on separate Seto and Izumo services between Tokyo, Shikoku and the Sanin region.
Livery
The trains are finished in a livery of "Morning Glow" red and "Morning Mist" beige with "Sun Rise" gold lining.
Formations
, the fleet consists of five sets, numbered I1 to I5. I1 to I3 are owned by JR-West, and are classified 285-0 series. Sets I4 and I5 are owned by JR Central, and are classified 285-3000 series (the individual cars are numbered in the 3000 range). All sets, I1 to I5, are composed as follows, with two motored ("M") cars and five non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Car 7 and 14 is at the Tokyo (eastern) end.
| Car No. | 1/8 | 2/9 | 3/10 | 4/11 | 5/12 | 6/13 | 7/14 | Designation | Numbering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNWC' | TNW2 | MN | TNWS | MN2 | TNW | TNWC | |||
| KuHaNe 285 | SaHaNe 285-200 | MoHaNe 285 | SaRoHaNe 285 | MoHaNe 285-200 | SaHaNe 285 | KuHaNe 285 |
The cars of JR Central sets I4 and I5 are numbered in the -3000 series. The motor cars are each fitted with one WPS28A single-arm pantograph. The motor cars in sets I1 and I3 each have two.
Interior
Each car includes toilet facilities. File:JRW series285 Single Twin.JPG|B single-twin berths File:Jr285 single.jpg|B single berths File:JRW series285 'Nobinobi Seat' (Upper section).JPG|Nobinobi floor space (Upper) File:JRW series285 'Nobinobi Seat' (Lower berth).JPG|Nobinobi floor space (Lower) File:JRW series285 Lounge.JPG|Mini saloon area
Fleet details
The individual build details of the fleet are as shown below.
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| I1 | Kinki Sharyo | 19 March 1998 |
| I2 | 15 April 1998 | |
| I3 | Kawasaki Heavy Industries | 1 May 1998 |
| I4 | Kinki Sharyo | 8 April 1998 |
| I5 | Nippon Sharyo | 24 April 1998 |
History
The trains entered service on 10 July 1998, with set I4 forming the down Sunrise Izumo, set I5 forming the down Sunrise Seto, set I3 forming the up Sunrise Izumo, and set I2 forming the up Sunrise Seto.
References
References
- Ikaros Publications Ltd.. (20 December 2013)
- link. (24 December 1997). News release. West Japan Railway Company
- Kotsu Shimbunsha. (20 May 2015)
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