323 series

The 323 series (323系, 323-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on the Osaka Loop Line in Osaka, Japan, since December 2016. The trains replaced the ageing 103 series and 201 series trains.

323 series
Set LS09 on the Osaka Loop Line in July 2019
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Built atHyogo and Osaka
Replaced103 series, 201 series
Constructed20162019
Entered service24 December 2016
Number built176 vehicles (22 sets)
Number in service176 vehicles (22 sets)
Formation8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersLS01–LS22
OperatorsJR West
Lines served Osaka Loop Line, Sakurajima Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height3,630 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62.1 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC-MOSFET)
Power output220 kW per motor
Acceleration2.8 km/h/s (1.74 mph/s)
Deceleration3.9 km/h/s (2.45 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
BogiesWDT63C (motored)
WT246I (trailer, driving cars)
WT246H (trailer, intermediate cars)
Safety system(s)ATS-SW2, ATS-P3 and Dead man's switch
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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