KiHa E130 series

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KiHa E130 series
2-car KiHa E130 series at Mito Station, June 2007
2-car KiHa E130 series at Mito Station, June 2007

In service 2007 - Present
Manufacturer Niigata Transys, Tokyu Car Corporation
Number built 39 vehicles
Formation 1/2 cars per trainset
Operator JR East
Depots Suigun (Hitachi Daigo)
Lines served Suigun Line
Specifications
Car body Stainless steel
Car length 19,500 mm
Width 2,920 mm
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Engine DMF15HZ
Power output 331 kW per car
Gauge 1,067 mm

The KiHa E130 series (キハE130系気動車?) is a DMU type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Suigun Line between Mito and Kōriyama. 13 single-car units and 13 two-car units were introduced from January 2007, totally replacing the KiHa 110 series DMUs previously used on this line by September of the same year.

The single-car (KiHa E130) units have red colouring on the sides, while the two-car (KiHa E131 + KiHa E132) units have turquoise colouring. The doors and cab end panels of both types are yellow.

A single-car KiHa E130 at Kōriyama, January 2008
A single-car KiHa E130 at Kōriyama, January 2008


[edit] References

  • "平成19年1月、水郡線にデビュー キハE130系気動車", Japan Railfan Magazine, March 2007 issue, p62-63
  • "水郡線へ集中投入された新型車両 キハE130系一般形気動車", Japan Railfan Magazine, April 2007 issue, p84-89

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