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221 series
A 221 series formation, March 2008
In service1989–Present
ManufacturerJR-West Gotō Works, JR-West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Built atKobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka
Replaced113 series, 117 series
ConstructedMarch 1989–1992
Refurbished2012–
Number built474 vehicles
Number in service474 vehicles
Formation2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR-West
DepotsAboshi, Nara, Kyoto
Lines servedTōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Kosei Line, Akō Line, Bantan Line, San'in Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Nara Line, Yamatoji Line, Wakayama Line, Sakurai Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)*
Traction systemResistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)WPS27 scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SW
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working223/225 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 221 series (221系, Nihyaku-nijūichi-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.[1][2]

Operations

Formations

As of 1 October 2012, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.[3]

Aboshi Depot

8-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc T' M1 T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

6-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

Nara Depot

8-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc T' M1 T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

6-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc T' M1 T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221
Designation Tc' M1 T Mc1
Numbering KuHa 220 MoHa 220 SaHa 220 KuMoHa 220

2-car sets

Car No. 1 2
Designation Tc' Mc1
Numbering KuHa 220 KuMoHa 220

Kyoto Depot

4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc T M' Mc
Numbering KuHa 221 SaHa 221 MoHa 221 KuMoHa 221

The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.

Interior

Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.

  • Original interior style, May 2009
    Original interior style, May 2009
  • Interior of a refurbished train
    Interior of a refurbished train
  • Original LED passenger information display, September 2005
    Original LED passenger information display, September 2005
  • LED passenger information display of a refurbished train, October 2014
    LED passenger information display of a refurbished train, October 2014
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train
    Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train

History

The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.[2]

The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.[4]

Refurbishment

The first refurbished set, K12, December 2012

From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.[5] Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways.[5] The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2012.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 79. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
  2. ^ a b JR全車輌ハンドブック2009. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 271–272. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ JR電車編成表 2013冬. Japan: JRR. November 2012. p. 406. ISBN 978-4-330-33112-6. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞　選定車両一覧 (in Japanese). Japan: Japan Railfan Club. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b 221系近郊型電車のリニューアルについて (Press release) (in Japanese). West Japan Railway Company. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ 221系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
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