883 series
The 883 series (883系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) tilting train type operated on Sonic limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since April 1995.
| 883 series | |
|---|---|
883 series set AO2, January 2017 | |
| In service | April 1995–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
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| Constructed | 1994–2008 |
| Refurbished | 2005–2007 |
| Number in service | 56 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 7 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | AO1-5, AO16-18 |
| Operators | JR Kyushu |
| Depots | Ōita |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel Aluminium (MoHa883-1000, SaHa883-1000) |
| Car length | 21,700 mm (71 ft 2 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,853 mm (9 ft 4.3 in) |
| Height | 3,580 mm (11 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | GTO-VVVF |
| Power output | 190 kW (per motor) 2,280 kW (whole set) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC, 60 Hz |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SK, ATS-Dk |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
This train won the 39th Blue Ribbon Award in 1996. | |
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