381 series
The 381 series (381系, 381-kei) 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.
| 381 series | |
|---|---|
A 381 series on a Mahoroba service in May 2010 | |
| In service | 1973–present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Replaced | 183 series |
| Constructed | 1973–1982 |
| Entered service | 1973 |
| Refurbished | 1997–2011 (JR West) |
| Number built | 277 vehicles |
| Number in service | 62 vehicles (as of 1 April 2023) |
| Number preserved | 2 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 140 vehicles |
| Successor | 383 series, 287 series, 289 series, 273 series |
| Formation | 3/4/6/7/9 cars per trainset |
| Operators | JNR (1973–1987) JR Central (1987–2008) JR West (1987–present) |
| Depots | 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) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead lines |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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