The 281 series (281系, 281-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). Introduced on September 4, 1994, it is used exclusively for Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka services to and from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
| 281 series | |
|---|---|
 A 281 series train | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Haruka |
| Constructed | 1994–1995 |
| Entered service | 4 September 1994 |
| Number built | 63 vehicles |
| Number in service | 63 vehicles |
| Formation | 6/3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633 |
| Capacity | 258 |
| Operators | JR-West |
| Depots | Hineno |
| Lines served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20.74 m (68 ft 1 in) (end cars) 20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2.92 m (9 ft 7 in) |
| Height | 3.55 m (11 ft 8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level GTO) |
| Acceleration | 1.8 km/(h⋅s) (1.1 mph/s) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collector(s) | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph |
| Bogies | WDT55 (motored) WTR239 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Multiple working | 271 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
editBuilt jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[1] the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.[citation needed]
Formations
editSets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.[2]
6-car sets
edit| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc | M | T | T1 | M | Tc |
| Numbering | KuRo 280 | MoHa 281 | SaHa 281 | SaHa 281-100 | MoHa 281 | KuHa 281 |
The MoHa 281 cars are each fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
3-car sets
edit| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 280 | SaHa 281-100 | KuMoHa 281 |
The KuMoHa 281 car is fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
Interior
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281 series standard-class interior -
281 series Green (first class) car interior
References
edit- ^ Saka, Masahiro (March 2014). JR第1世代の車両・現況と概要 [JR 1st-generation rolling stock: Current situation and overview]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). 43 (359): 22.
- ^ JR電車編成表 2012夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2012]. Japan: JRR. May 2012. p. 159. ISBN 978-4-330-28612-9.
External links
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- jr-odekake.net "Haruka 281 series" (in Japanese)