221 series

221 series
A 221 series formation in March 2008
Manufacturer
Built atKobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka
Family nameAmenity Liner
Replaced113 series, 117 series, 201 series
Constructed1989–1992
Entered serviceMarch 1989
Refurbished2012–2020
Number built474 vehicles
Number in service474 vehicles
Formation2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR-West
DepotsAboshi, Nara, Kyoto
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemResistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control
Traction motorsWMT61S
WMT64S
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead line
Current collector(s)WPS27 scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SW
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working223/225 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 221 series (221系, 221-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.[1][2]

  1. ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 79. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
  2. ^ Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 271–272. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.