271 series
| 271 series | |
|---|---|
 Set HA654 at Kyoto Station in November 2019 | |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Haruka |
| Constructed | 2019– |
| Entered service | 14 March 2020 |
| Number under construction | 12 cars (4 sets) |
| Number built | 6 cars (2 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HA651 – HA656 |
| Operators | JR West |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC-MOSFET) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead lines |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW・P and Dead man's switch |
| Multiple working | 281 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 271 series (271系, 271-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on Haruka limited express services to and from Kansai International Airport.[1]
Design
The trains inherit some of design elements of the 281 series currently used on Haruka services, such as its livery, the Haruka branding and the "square dot" logos.[1]
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Haruka branding on a 271 series train
Formations
The trains are formed as three-car sets, and will be coupled to 281 series units in order to form nine-car trains.[2] The 271 series trains are formed as follows.[3]
| Car | End car | Intermediate car | End car |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Kumoha 271 | Moha 270 | Kumoha 270 |
Interior
The interior features a 2+2 seating arrangement with rotating and reclining seats, AC power outlets on all seats, as well as dedicated luggage spaces. Multilingual passenger informations are provided on displays above the doors.[2]
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Interior -
Passenger information displays -
Luggage racks
History
On 21 June 2019 JR West announced the introduction of new 271 series trains on Haruka limited express services.[4] The order for 18 cars was worth 6 billion yen. The first train was unveiled at the Kinki Sharyo head office on 10 July 2019.[2] The trains entered revenue service on 14 March 2020.[5]
References
- ^ a b Fukuoka, Makoto (10 July 2019). "JR関空特急『はるか』新型車両「271系」お披露目" [JR Kanku Express "Haruka" new vehicle "271 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "JR西日本，271系を報道陣に公開" [JR West releases 271 series to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "特急「はるか」に新型車両を投入 営業開始時期は2020年春ごろ" [The new model for the "Haruka" limited express is launched around spring 2020]. tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 21 June 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "271系が試運転を行ない吹田へ" [The 271 series performs trial operation and goes to Suita]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
External links
- JR West press release (in Japanese)
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