HC85 series

HC85 series
HC85 series at Nagoya Station in July 2022
In service1 July 2022 – present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Built atToyokawa
ReplacedKiHa 85 series
Constructed2019, 2022–
Number under construction6 vehicles
Number built
  • 50 vehicles
    • 10 × 4-car
    • 9 × 2-car
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers
  • D1– (4-car sets)
  • D101– (2-car sets)
  • D201– (monoclass 4-car sets)
OperatorsThe logo of the Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). JR Central
DepotsNagoya
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)[1]
Width2,918 mm (9 ft 6.9 in)[1]
Height
  • 3,750 mm (12 ft 4 in) (end cars)[1]
  • 3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars)[1]
Doors1 pair per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemVariable-frequency[2]
Engine typeDiesel, straight-six[2]
Traction motorsPermanent-magnet synchronous motor[2]
Power output336 kW (450 hp) per engine[2]
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 66th Blue Ribbon Award in 2023.

The HC85 series (HC85系, HC85-kei) is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type built by Nippon Sharyo for use on limited express services operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). Intended to replace the KiHa 85 series,[3] a prototype trainset was completed in late 2019, with a full-production fleet first materializing in 2022. The fleet was first introduced into service on 1 July 2022 on the Takayama Main Line.

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  3. ^ "東芝インフラシステムズ，HC85系試験走行車向け新形ハイブリッドシステムを納入" [Toshiba Infrastructure Systems supplies new hybrid system for HC85 series test vehicle]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.