| 785 series | |
|---|---|
 785 series on a Super Kamui service, January 2009 | |
| In service | 1990–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Constructed | 1990–2002 |
| Refurbished | 2005–2006 |
| Number built | 37 vehicles |
| Number in service | 37 vehicles (8 sets) |
| Formation | 2/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | NE 1–5, NE 501–502 |
| Operators | JR Hokkaido |
| Depots | Sapporo |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,620 mm (70 ft 11 in) (end cars), 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,954 mm (9 ft 8.3 in) |
| Height | 4,090 mm (13 ft 5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 785 series (785系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Super Kamui and Suzuran limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 1990.[1]
- ^ 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. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.