| 283 series | |
|---|---|
 A 283 series train | |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo |
| Family name | Ocean Arrow |
| Constructed | 1996 |
| Entered service | 31 July 1996 |
| Number built | 18 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number in service | 18 vehicles |
| Formation | 3/6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | HB601–HB602, HB631–HB632 |
| Operators |  JR West |
| Depots | Hineno |
| Lines served | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3,390 mm (11 ft 1 in) |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collector(s) | WPS28 single-arm pantograph |
| Bogies | WDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 283 series (283系, 283-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on limited express services on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan.