305 series

The 305 series (305系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on Chikuhi Line and Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line through-running services in Kyushu, Japan, since 5 February 2015. The entire fleet of 6 six-car sets (36 vehicles) was scheduled to be in service by the start of the 14 March 2015 timetable revision.

305 series
305 series set W1 on the Chikuhi Line in January 2016
In service2015–present
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Built atKudamatsu, Yamaguchi
Family nameA-train
Replaced103-1500 series
Constructed2014–2015
Entered service5 February 2015
Number built36 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service36 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersW1–W6
Capacity851
OperatorsJR Kyushu
DepotsKaratsu
Lines servedChikuhi Line, Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length20.25 m (66 ft 5 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height4.05 m (13 ft 3 in)
Floor height1,125 mm (3 ft 8.3 in)
(1.14 m (3 ft 9 in) for car 1)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed
  • 110 km/h (68.4 mph) (design)
  • 85 km/h (52.8 mph) (service)
Traction systemToshiba PC406K IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors16 × Toshiba MT403K 150 kW (201 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Power output2.4 MW (3,218 hp)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Safety system(s)ATS-SK, ATC, ATO
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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