H100 series | |
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Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Built at | Kobe |
Family name | DECMO |
Replaced | KiHa 40 series |
Constructed | 2017– |
Number under construction | 60 units |
Number in service | 15 units |
Formation | Single car unit |
Operators | JR Hokkaido |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Floor height | 1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
Doors | Two per side |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Power output | 450 hp (340 kW) per car |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars. [1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "diesel electric car with motors". [2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line. [3]
Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors. [2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars. [2] The cars have universal access toilets. [2]
Details about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017. [1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018 [4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019. [1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced [5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo. [3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction. [6][ needs update]
From 18 March 2023, the H100 series cars are expected to be introduced on the Furano Line. [7]
As of 16 March 2024, all Senmō Main Line and Sekihoku Main Line Local and Rapid services are also operated by H100 series cars. [8]
H100 series | |
---|---|
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Built at | Kobe |
Family name | DECMO |
Replaced | KiHa 40 series |
Constructed | 2017– |
Number under construction | 60 units |
Number in service | 15 units |
Formation | Single car unit |
Operators | JR Hokkaido |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Floor height | 1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
Doors | Two per side |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Power output | 450 hp (340 kW) per car |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars. [1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "diesel electric car with motors". [2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line. [3]
Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors. [2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars. [2] The cars have universal access toilets. [2]
Details about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017. [1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018 [4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019. [1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced [5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo. [3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction. [6][ needs update]
From 18 March 2023, the H100 series cars are expected to be introduced on the Furano Line. [7]
As of 16 March 2024, all Senmō Main Line and Sekihoku Main Line Local and Rapid services are also operated by H100 series cars. [8]