885 series

885 series
An 885 series train in June 2019
In service2000–present[1]
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Family nameA-train
Constructed2000–2004[2]
Entered service11 March 2000
Number built69 vehicles
Number in service66 vehicles (11 trainsets)
Number scrapped3 vehicles (accident damage)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersSM1–SM11
Capacity314
OperatorsJR Kyushu
DepotsMinami-Fukuoka
Lines servedKagoshima Main Line, Nagasaki Main Line, Nippō Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Train length125.3 m (411 ft 1 in)
Car length
  • 21.65 m (71 ft 0 in) (end cars)
  • 20.5 m (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
[3]
Width2.91 m (9 ft 7 in)
Height3,825 mm (12 ft 6.6 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)[3]
Traction systemIGBTVVVF
Traction motors12 × 190 kW (250 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Acceleration2.2 km/(h⋅s) (1.4 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 4.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.7 mph/s)
  • 5.2 km/(h⋅s) (3.2 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)20 kV 60 Hz AC overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
BogiesDT406K (powered), TR406K (trailer)[4]
Braking system(s)Air brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS-SK, ATS-Dk
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 44th Blue Ribbon Award in 2001.

The 885 series (885系) is a tilting AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan.[3] The type is part of Hitachi's A-train family of multiple units.

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  2. ^ JR電車編成表 '07冬号 [JR EMU Formations – Winter 2007]. Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 978-4-88283-046-7.
  3. ^ a b c JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
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