HB-E300 series

The HB-E300 series (HB-E300系) is a hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on "resort train" services on scenic lines in Japan since October 2010.

HB-E300 series
2-car Resort View Furusato set at Shinano-Ōmachi Station in December 2010
In serviceOctober 2010  present
Manufacturer
Family nameResort Hybrid
ReplacedKiHa 48
Constructed2010, 2016, 2019
Number built18 vehicles (6 sets)
Number in service18 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation2/4 cars per set
OperatorsJR East
DepotsAkita, Aomori, Nagano, Niigata
Lines servedŌito Line, Tsugaru Line, Ōminato Line, Gonō Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,600 mm (67 ft 7 in)
Width2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
DoorsOne per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency
Prime mover(s)DMF15HZB-G (1 per car)
Engine type6-cylinder diesel
Traction motorsMT78 (95 kW [127 hp]) (2 per car)
Power output331 kW (444 hp) per engine
BogiesDT75A (driving), TR260A (trailing)
Braking system(s)Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS-P/Ps
Multiple workingKiHa E200
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.