821 series | |
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In service | March 2019 – Present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi |
Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
Constructed | 2018– |
Entered service | 16 March 2019 |
Number built | 21 vehicles (7 sets) |
Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | U001- |
Operators | JR Kyushu |
Lines served | Kagoshima Main Line |
Specifications | |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) (design speed) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC-MOSFET) |
Electric system(s) | 20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead catenary) |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Multiple working | 811 series[1] |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 821 series (821系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 2019. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service.[2] There are currently 7 three-car trains in service.
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