381 series
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![]() A 381 series on a Mahoroba service in May 2010
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In service | 1973–Present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
Replaced | 183 series |
Refurbishment | 1997–2011 (JR West) |
Number built | 277 vehicles |
Number in service | 136 vehicles (as of 1 April 2015[update]) |
Number preserved | 2 vehicles |
Number scrapped | 94 vehicles |
Formation | 3/4/6/7/9 cars per trainset |
Operator(s) | JNR (1973–1987) JR Central (1987–2008) JR West (1987–Present) |
Depot(s) | Hineno, Goto, Fukuchiyama |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
Car length | 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) |
Width | 2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in) |
Height | 3,383 mm (11 ft 1.2 in) |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collection method | Overhead wire |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 381 series (381系?) is a tilting DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1973 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and formerly also operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Japan.[1]
Contents
Fleet
As of 1 April 2015[update], 136 vehicles were operated by JR West.[2]
Operations
JR Central
- Shinano (1973–May 2008)
JR West
- Kuroshio (from October 1978 until 30 October 2015[3])
- Yakumo
- Kounotori (until 31 May 2011,[4] from 1 June 2012[5] until 30 October 2015[6])
- Kinosaki (from 1 June 2012[5] until 30 October 2015[6])
- Hashidate (from 16 March 2013 until 30 October 2015[6])
- Hanwa Liner rapid service (until March 2011)
- Yamatoji Liner rapid service (until March 2011)
Livery variations
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JNR Livery (JR Central Shinano set), July 2006
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JR West Kuroshio refurbished set
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381 series Super Kuroshio set, 1992
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381 series Super Kuroshio KuRo 380 refurbished car
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JR West Yakumo set, July 2007
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JR West set in Super Yakumo livery, September 2007
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JR West set in Yuttari Yakumo livery, December 2009
History
The 381 series EMU was developed from the experimental 591 series 3-car articulated tilting EMU tested from 1970.[7]
The 381 series entered revenue service from 10 July 1973 on the Shinano limited express between Nagoya and Nagano.[7]
JR West 381 series trains were removed from Kuroshio, Kounotori, Kinosaki, and Hashidate limited express services in October 2015, with the last services operating on 30 October.[6]
Preserved examples
- KuHa 381-1: (built 1973 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries) SCMaglev and Railway Park, Nagoya[8]
- KuRo 381-11: (built 1974 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries) SCMaglev and Railway Park, Nagoya[8]
References
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