583 series
The 581/583 series (581/583系) were limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train types introduced in 1967 by Japanese National Railways and later operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on the through services express Kitaguni and other special trains until 2017.
| 583 series | |
|---|---|
583 series on an Aizu Liner service in August 2016 | |
| In service | 1967 – April 2017 |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 1967–1972 |
| Number built | 434 vehicles |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 6 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 271 vehicles (the rest of 153 vehicles were converted to 419 / 715 series) |
| Formation | 6, 10, 12, 13 cars per set |
| Operators |
|
| Depots | Akita, Sendai, Kyoto |
| Specifications | |
| Doors | 1 per side (except dining car) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Acceleration | 1.3 km/(h⋅s) (0.81 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC, 20 kV AC 50 Hz (583 series), 60 Hz (581, 583 series) |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake, Electro-pneumatic brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-S, ATS-P |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
This train won the 11th Blue Ribbon Award in 1968. | |
The seats of the 581 and 583 series trains could be transformed into three-berth beds, enabling the trains to be used on both daytime and night train services.
As of 1 October 2016, just six cars remained in service, operated by JR East and based at Akita Depot for use on additional and charter services. This last trainset was withdrawn in April 2017.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.