JR Shikoku 2700 series
| 2700 series | |
|---|---|
 A 2700 series set at the JR Shikoku Tadotsu factory in March 2019 | |
| In service | since August 6, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Replaced | 2000 series |
| Constructed | 2018- |
| Number built | 16 cars (7 set) |
| Formation | 2/3 cars |
| Capacity | 134 (3 car sets) 98 seated (2 car sets) |
| Operators | JR Shikoku |
| Depots | Takamatsu, Kōchi |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)[1] |
| Width | 2,786 mm (9 ft 1.7 in)[1] |
| Height | 3,445 mm (11 ft 3.6 in)[1] |
| Floor height | 1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | SA6D140HE-2 diesel motor |
| Power output | 2 x 331 kW (445 hp) per car |
| Bogies | S-DT70 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 2700 series (2700系, 2700-kei) is a two-car tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type on order by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan, for use on limited express services in Shikoku.
Design
The design is based on the 2600 series[2] and features a red, gold, and green color scheme, described as "Neo Japonism".[3]
Formation
Each set consists of two or three cars, and is formed as follows.[4] There are 12 first class seats in the series 2800 cars.
| Designation | Mc | Mc' | Msc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 2700 | 2750 | 2800 |
| Capacity | 46 | 52 | 36 |
| Weight (t) | 46.8 | 46.9 |
Interior
The interior features reclining seats with power sockets, a wheelchair space and an accessible toilet.[3] LED lighting is used in order to reduce power consumption.[2]
Technical specifications
The trains have stainless-steel car bodies,[3] and are powered by two SA6D140HE-2 diesel motors.[4] Instead of the pneumatic-spring suspensions of the 2600 series, the 2700 series use pneumatic pendular suspensions, allowing active tilt up to 5°.[3]
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One of the underfloor SA6D140HE-2 diesel engines -
An S-DT70 bogie
History
40 cars were ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries as a replacement for ageing 2000 series Trans-Shikoku Express units.[3] The first set was unveiled on January 23, 2019.[4] Entry into revenue service was scheduled for the fall of 2019.[5] The trains entered service on August 6, 2019.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "新型特急気動車「2700系」の営業運転について" [About commercial operation of the new express train "2700 series"] (PDF). jr-shikoku.co.jp (in Japanese). Shikoku Railway Company. July 29, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Series 2700s to refresh Shikoku express services". railwaygazette.com. Railway Gazette. January 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ a b c Fukuoka, Makoto (January 23, 2019). "JR四国の新型ディーゼル特急車両「2700系」お披露目" [JR Shikoku's new diesel limited express "2700 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
- ^ "JR四国2700系が公開される" [JR Shikoku 2700 series released]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. January 23, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
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