BEC819 series | |
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Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Designer | Eiji Mitooka |
Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
Family name | A-train |
Constructed | 2016– |
Entered service | 19 October 2016 |
Number built | 36 vehicles (18 sets) |
Number in service | 36 vehicles (18 sets) |
Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers |
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Operators | JR Kyushu |
Depots | Nogata Depot |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
Train length | 40,000 mm (131 ft 3 in) |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
Height | 3,980 mm (13 ft 1 in) (4,096 mm (13 ft 5 in) with pantograph raised) |
Floor height | 1,125 mm (3 ft 8 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | IGBT– VVVF |
Traction motors | 4 × MT404K 95 kW (127 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor |
Power output | 380 kW (510 hp) |
Electric system(s) |
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Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Bogies |
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Safety system(s) | ATS-DK |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 60th
Blue Ribbon Award in 2017. |
The BEC819 series (BEC819系), branded "DENCHA" (Dual Energy Charge Train), is a two-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) train operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on inter-running services over the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line and Chikuhō Main Line in Fukuoka Prefecture in northern Kyushu, Japan, since October 2016, and also on the Kashii Line.
Based on the earlier 817 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, [1] styling of the trains was overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. [1]
The lithium-ion battery system used has a capacity of 360 kWh and operates at 1,598 V. [2]
The BEC819 series trains are used on through services over the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line electrified at 20 kV 60 Hz AC and the non-electrified Chikuhō Main Line (known as the "Wakamatsu Line") between Orio and Wakamatsu.
Since late 2018/early 2019, they are also used on the non-electrified Kashii Line. [3] [4] [5]
These newer vehicles used on the Kashii Line belong to the "300" series (11 trainsets in total), while the slightly older ones used on the Wakamatsu Line are the "0" series (7 trainsets in total).
As of 8 June 2019 [update], the fleet consists of eighteen two-car sets formed as follows, with one motorised ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("TC") car. [6] [7]
Designation | Tc | Mc |
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Numbering | KuHa BEC818 | KuMoHa BEC819 |
Weight (t) | 35.5 | 36.6 |
Capacity (total/seated) | 131/40 | 133/40 |
Internally, LED lighting is used throughout. [8]
Initial details of the new train were formally announced by JR Kyushu on 29 January 2016. [8] A pre-series two-car train was delivered from Hitachi's factory in Yamaguchi Prefecture in April 2016. [9] This underwent testing before entering revenue-earning service on 19 October 2016. [10] [8] In May 2017, the BEC819 series was awarded the 2017 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. [11]
This section needs to be updated.(December 2019) |
The individual build histories of the fleet are as follows. [6]
Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
---|---|---|
Z001 | Hitachi | 12 May 2016 |
Z002 | 14 February 2017 | |
Z003 | ||
Z004 | ||
Z005 | 25 February 2017 | |
Z006 | ||
Z007 |
BEC819 series | |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Designer | Eiji Mitooka |
Built at | Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi |
Family name | A-train |
Constructed | 2016– |
Entered service | 19 October 2016 |
Number built | 36 vehicles (18 sets) |
Number in service | 36 vehicles (18 sets) |
Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers |
|
Operators | JR Kyushu |
Depots | Nogata Depot |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium alloy |
Train length | 40,000 mm (131 ft 3 in) |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
Height | 3,980 mm (13 ft 1 in) (4,096 mm (13 ft 5 in) with pantograph raised) |
Floor height | 1,125 mm (3 ft 8 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | IGBT– VVVF |
Traction motors | 4 × MT404K 95 kW (127 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor |
Power output | 380 kW (510 hp) |
Electric system(s) |
|
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Bogies |
|
Safety system(s) | ATS-DK |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 60th
Blue Ribbon Award in 2017. |
The BEC819 series (BEC819系), branded "DENCHA" (Dual Energy Charge Train), is a two-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) train operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on inter-running services over the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line and Chikuhō Main Line in Fukuoka Prefecture in northern Kyushu, Japan, since October 2016, and also on the Kashii Line.
Based on the earlier 817 series electric multiple unit (EMU) trains, [1] styling of the trains was overseen by industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. [1]
The lithium-ion battery system used has a capacity of 360 kWh and operates at 1,598 V. [2]
The BEC819 series trains are used on through services over the Fukuhoku Yutaka Line electrified at 20 kV 60 Hz AC and the non-electrified Chikuhō Main Line (known as the "Wakamatsu Line") between Orio and Wakamatsu.
Since late 2018/early 2019, they are also used on the non-electrified Kashii Line. [3] [4] [5]
These newer vehicles used on the Kashii Line belong to the "300" series (11 trainsets in total), while the slightly older ones used on the Wakamatsu Line are the "0" series (7 trainsets in total).
As of 8 June 2019 [update], the fleet consists of eighteen two-car sets formed as follows, with one motorised ("Mc") car and one non-powered trailer ("TC") car. [6] [7]
Designation | Tc | Mc |
---|---|---|
Numbering | KuHa BEC818 | KuMoHa BEC819 |
Weight (t) | 35.5 | 36.6 |
Capacity (total/seated) | 131/40 | 133/40 |
Internally, LED lighting is used throughout. [8]
Initial details of the new train were formally announced by JR Kyushu on 29 January 2016. [8] A pre-series two-car train was delivered from Hitachi's factory in Yamaguchi Prefecture in April 2016. [9] This underwent testing before entering revenue-earning service on 19 October 2016. [10] [8] In May 2017, the BEC819 series was awarded the 2017 Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. [11]
This section needs to be updated.(December 2019) |
The individual build histories of the fleet are as follows. [6]
Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
---|---|---|
Z001 | Hitachi | 12 May 2016 |
Z002 | 14 February 2017 | |
Z003 | ||
Z004 | ||
Z005 | 25 February 2017 | |
Z006 | ||
Z007 |