381 series

381 series
381 series image
A 381 series on a Mahoroba service in May 2010
In service1973–June 2024 (regular service)
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced183 series
Constructed1973–1982
Entered service1973
Refurbished1997–2011 (JR West)
Number built277 vehicles
Number in serviceNone
Number preserved2 vehicles
Number scrapped140 vehicles
Successor383 series, 287 series, 289 series, 273 series
Formation3/4/6/7/9 cars per trainset
OperatorsJNR (1973–1987)
JR Central (1987–2008)
JR West (1987–2024)
DepotsHineno, Goto, Fukuchiyama
Lines servedVarious
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)
Width2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height3,383 mm (11 ft 1.2 in)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemResistor control
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 381 series (381系, 381-kei) was a tilting DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1973 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West), and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Japan.[1]

  1. ^ Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009] (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.