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* '''N700S series''': 12 x 16-car "J" sets owned by JR Central, introduced from 1 July 2020 |
* '''N700S series''': 12 x 16-car "J" sets owned by JR Central, introduced from 1 July 2020 |
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* '''N700S-3000 series''': 2 x 16-car "H" sets owned by JR West, introduced from 13 March 2021 |
* '''N700S-3000 series''': 2 x 16-car "H" sets owned by JR West, introduced from 13 March 2021 |
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*'''N700S-8000 series "Kamome"''': 4 x 6-car "Y" sets on order for JR Kyushu, planned to be introduced on the Kyushu Shinkansen |
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=== 16-car J sets === |
=== 16-car J sets === |
Revision as of 21:15, 22 December 2022
N700S series | |
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![]() JR Central N700S series train | |
In service | 1 July 2020 | – Present
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo |
Family name | Shinkansen |
Replaced | 700 series, N700 series |
Constructed | 2017–present |
Number under construction | JR Central: 19 sets (304 vehicles) |
Number in service | 448 vehicles (28 sets) (as of 1 April 2022[update]) |
Formation | 16 cars per trainset (6 cars per trainset for Nagasaki Shinkansen) |
Capacity | Tokaido/Sanyo 16-car sets (J, H): 1,323 (200 Green + 1,123 ordinary) |
Operators |
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Depots | Tokyo, Hakata, Osaka, Omura |
Lines served | Tōkaidō Shinkansen, San'yō Shinkansen, Hakata-Minami Line, Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 25 m (82 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars) 27.35 m (89 ft 9 in) (end cars) |
Width | 3.36 m (11 ft 0 in) |
Height | 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in), (middle cars and connectors of end cars) (without rooftop equipment) 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) (end cars excluding connector with middle cars) |
Maximum speed | 285 km/h (177 mph) (Tokaido) 300 km/h (186 mph) (Sanyo) 260 km/h (162 mph) (Nishi Kyushu) 330 km/h (205 mph) (Texas Central) (planned) |
Electric system(s) | 25 kV 60 Hz AC overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Braking system(s) | Pneumatic, regenerative |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The N700S series (N700S系, Enu nanahyakuesu-kei) is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train with tilting capability operated by JR Central and JR West on the Tokaido and San'yō Shinkansen lines since 2020, and JR Kyushu on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line since 2022.
History
In June 2016, JR Central announced plans to build a new prototype "N700S" 16-car trainset (with "S" standing for "Supreme") for evaluating new technology and features on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen lines from March 2018.[1] Developed from the earlier N700 series design, the new train will incorporate a number of new features. Refinements to the ATC and braking systems will enable shorter braking distances in emergencies such as earthquakes.[1] Optimized underfloor equipment layout will allow the same standard design to be used to easily produce 12, 8 and 6-car trainsets in addition to the Tokaido Shinkansen 16-car trainsets.[1] The optimization is intended to make the train more flexible for possible export.[2][3] The optimization further allows Toshiba SCiB LTO batteries to be installed so that the train can operate at low speed in the event of a disruption to overhead power.[4] Green cars will use active suspension to further improve ride quality, and ordinary-class cars will have AC power outlets for each seat.[1]
A 16-car prototype set (J0), assembled at the Nippon Sharyo Toyokawa plant, was unveiled at Hamamatsu depot on 10 March 2018.[2] Beginning from 20 March, this set has been used for testing and evaluation.[2] The first full-production J set (J1) was delivered to JR Central in April 2020, with trains entering revenue service on 1 July 2020.
High-speed trials at the design speed of 360 km/h were conducted during 2019 on the Tokaido Shinkansen, reaching 362 km/h.[5] This is 28 km/h faster than the fastest speed ever achieved by the N700A, and may indicate plans to raise the maximum operating speed on the line.[6]
JR Central announced in May 2022 that it would add 19 trainsets (304 vehicles) to their current N700S fleet.[7] The first two of these trainsets are scheduled to enter service in 2023.
Operations
The first N700S sets replaced 700 series trains, and added more rolling stock needed to realize the increased amount of services on the Tokaido Shinkansen planned from 2020.[8][9] The N700S series is expected to gradually replace N700 series sets on the Sanyo, Tokaido, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. A 6-car variant started operations on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen[10] on 23 September 2022.[11]
The train is also planned to run on the proposed Texas Central Railway high-speed line connecting Dallas and Houston.[12]
Variants
- N700S series: 12 x 16-car "J" sets owned by JR Central, introduced from 1 July 2020
- N700S-3000 series: 2 x 16-car "H" sets owned by JR West, introduced from 13 March 2021
- N700S-8000 series "Kamome": 4 x 6-car "Y" sets on order for JR Kyushu, planned to be introduced on the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen from autumn 2022[10]
16-car J sets
The J sets were the first to be introduced, and include the pre-series J0 set used for testing between 2018 and 2020.
Formation
The 16-car J sets are formed as follows.
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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Designation | Tc | M2 | M'w | M1 | M1w | M' | M2k | M1s | M's | M2s | M'h | M1 | M1w | M' | M2w | T'c |
Numbering | 743 | 747 | 746-500 | 745 | 745-300 | 746 | 747-400 | 735 | 736 | 737 | 746-700 | 745-600 | 745-500 | 746-200 | 747-500 | 744 |
Seating capacity | 65 | 100 | 85 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 75 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 63 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 80 | 75 |
Facilities | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room | Telephone | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room | Conductor's compartment / AED | Toilets / telephone | Smoking room | Toilets / multi-purpose compartment | Telephone | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room / telephone |
Fleet list
As of 1 April 2022[update], the JR Central N700S series 'J' set fleet is as follows.
Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered | Remarks |
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J0 | Hitachi/Nippon Sharyo | 25 March 2018 | Pre-series set |
J1 | Nippon Sharyo | 14 April 2020 | Fiscal 2020 batch |
J2 | Hitachi | 16 June 2020 | |
J3 | Nippon Sharyo | 20 May 2020 | |
J4 | Hitachi | 9 September 2020 | |
J5 | Nippon Sharyo | 23 June 2020 | |
J6 | Hitachi | 30 November 2020 | |
J7 | Nippon Sharyo | 26 August 2020 | |
J8 | 2 October 2020 | ||
J9 | 11 November 2020 | ||
J10 | Hitachi | 11 January 2021 | |
J11 | Nippon Sharyo | 19 December 2020 | |
J12 | Hitachi | 23 February 2021 | |
J13 | Nippon Sharyo | 3 April 2021 | Fiscal 2021 batch |
J14 | Hitachi | 11 May 2021 | |
J15 | Nippon Sharyo | 23 May 2021 | |
J16 | Hitachi | 10 July 2021 | |
J17 | Nippon Sharyo | 3 July 2021 | |
J18 | 3 September 2021 | ||
J19 | 1 October 2021 | ||
J20 | Hitachi | 1 November 2021 | |
J21 | Nippon Sharyo | 12 November 2021 | |
J22 | Hitachi | 14 December 2021 | |
J23 | Nippon Sharyo | 7 January 2022 | |
J24 | Hitachi | 1 March 2022 | |
J25 | Nippon Sharyo | 15 February 2022 | |
J26 | 1 April 2022 | ||
J27 | Fiscal 2022 batch | ||
J28 | |||
J29 | |||
J30 | |||
J31 | |||
J32 | |||
J33 | |||
J34 | |||
J35 | |||
J36 | |||
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J40 |
16-car H sets (N700S-3000 series)
These are 16-car N700S series sets owned by JR West and classified as N700S-3000 series sets.
Formation
The 16-car H sets are formed as follows.
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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Designation | Tc | M2 | M'w | M1 | M1w | M' | M2k | M1s | M's | M2s | M'h | M1 | M1w | M' | M2w | T'c |
Numbering | 743-3000 | 747-3000 | 746-3500 | 745-3000 | 745-3300 | 746-3000 | 747-3400 | 735-3000 | 736-3000 | 737-3000 | 746-3700 | 745-3600 | 745-3500 | 746-3200 | 747-3500 | 744-3000 |
Seating capacity | 65 | 100 | 85 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 75 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 63 | 100 | 90 | 100 | 80 | 75 |
Facilities | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room | Telephone | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room | Conductor's compartment / AED | Toilets / telephone | Smoking room | Toilets / multi-purpose compartment | Telephone | Toilets | Toilets / smoking room / telephone |
Fleet list
Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered | Remarks |
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H1 | Hitachi | 3 February 2021 | Fiscal 2020 batch |
H2 | Nippon Sharyo | 17 March 2021 |
Overall fleet history
The annual totals for the fleet sizes (number of vehicles as of 1 April each year) are as follows.[citation needed]
Year | ■ JR Central | ■ JR West | ■ JR Kyushu | Total |
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2018 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
2019 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
2021 | 192 | 32 | 0 | 224 |
2022 | 416 | 32 | 0 | 448 |
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See also
References
- ^ a b c d 次期新幹線車両「N700S」を新造、JR東海 [JR Central to build "N700S" next-generation shinkansen train]. Tetsudo.com (in Japanese). Japan: Asahi Interactive Inc. 24 June 2016. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- ^ a b c "JR Central unveils 'Supreme' N700S". Railway Gazette International. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ Yoshino, Keisuke (12 March 2018). "'Supreme' Shinkansen unveiled prior to 2020 debut". asahi.com. The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ Nick Kingsley (30 October 2019). "'Earthquake mode' battery packs to be fitted to N700S Shinkansen fleet". Railway Gazette International. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "360km/h試験、次世代新幹線「N700S」の確認試験車で実施へ JR東海". 乗りものニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "JR東海N700S、速度向上試験で362km/h - 米原~京都間を18分で走行". ライブドアニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ "JR東海,「N700S」を2023年度から2026年度にかけて19編成導入" [JR Central introduces 19 trains of "N700S" from 2023 to 2026]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 28 May 2022. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Japan's fastest bullet train to squeeze out trip every 5 minutes". Nikkei Asia. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Faster cleaning helped Japan railway boost shinkansen train operations". Mainichi Daily News. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ a b "JR Kyushu's New Kamome Train for the Nagasaki Shinkansen – Japan Station". 19 January 2021. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ^ Megumi, Nojito (24 September 2022). "何が起きた?西九州新幹線「開業初日」の一部始終" [What happened? The story of the Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen's first day of service]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "High speed rail promoter Texas Central selects planning and construction contractors". Railway Gazette. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- Central Japan Railway Company
- West Japan Railway Company
- Kyushu Railway Company
- Shinkansen train series
- Hitachi multiple units
- Nippon Sharyo multiple units
- Train-related introductions in 2020
- Tilting trains
- Passenger trains running at least at 300 km/h in commercial operations
- Electric multiple units of Japan
- 25 kV AC multiple units