731 series
The 731 series (731系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1996.
| 731 series | |
|---|---|
731 series set G116 in August 2009 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Hitachi |
| Replaced | 711 series |
| Constructed | 1996–2006 |
| Entered service | 24 December 1996 |
| Number built | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
| Number in service | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | G-101–121 |
| Operators | JR Hokkaido |
| Depots | Sapporo |
| Lines served | Hakodate Main Line, Chitose Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21.67 m (71 ft 1 in) (end cars) 21.3 m (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) overhead line |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Multiple working | 721 series, 733 series, 735 series, KiHa 201 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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