JR Shikoku 6000 series

6000 series
6000 series on a Sunport rapid service, September 2011
In serviceApril 1996 – present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Replaced111 series
Constructed1996
Number built6 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service6 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
OperatorsThe logo of Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku). JR Shikoku
DepotsTakamatsu
Lines servedDosan Line, Yosan Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length19,670 mm (64 ft 6 in) (end cars)
19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,966 mm (9 ft 8.8 in)
Floor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)
DoorsSliding, 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
BogiesS-DT62 (motored)
S-TR62 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS-SS
Coupling systemShibata-type
Multiple working7000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 6000 series (6000系) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, since 1996.[1]

  1. ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 86. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.