489 series

489 series

489 series on Noto service, May 2007
In service 1972–present
Number in service 41 vehicles (as of 1 April 2009)[1]
Operator JNR (1972–1987)
JR East, JR West (1987–present)
Depot(s) Niigata, Kanazawa, Kyoto[1]
Specifications
Maximum speed 120 km/h
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC 50 Hz/60 Hz
Current collection method overhead catenary
Braking system(s) Dynamic brake, Electro-pneumatic brake
Safety system(s) ATS
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 489 series (489系?) is a limited express EMU type introduced in 1972 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated in Japan by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

The 489 series trains were developed in 1972 from the earlier 485 series specially for use on the Hakusan and Asama limited express services operating over the steeply graded Usui Pass (Yokokawa Station - Karuizawa Station of old JNR Shin'etsu Main Line). They were designed to operate in multiple with the JNR Class EF63 electric banking locomotives.

References

  • "JR特急形電車最新カタログ (Latest JR Limited-express EMU Catalogue)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 49 (580): p24–67. August 2009. 
  • JR全車両ハンドブック2006 (JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2006). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2006. 
  1. ^ a b JR電車編成表 2009夏 (JR EMU Formations - Summer 2009). Japan: JRR. June 2009. pp. p22. ISBN 978-4-330-06909-8. 
Electric Multiple Units of East Japan Railway Company
DC commuter/suburban
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DC express/limited express
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AC/DC commuter/suburban
401 · 403 · 415 · 417 · E501 · E531
AC/DC express/limited express
451 · 453 · 455 · 457 · 483 · 485 · 489 · 583 · 651 · E653 · E655 · E657
AC commuter/suburban
701 · 715 · 717 · 719 · E721
AC limited express
Non-revenue/experimental
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Electric Multiple Units of West Japan Railway Company
DC commuter/suburban
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DC express/limited express
165 · 167 · 183 · 281 · 283 · 285 · 287 · 381
AC/DC commuter/suburban
413 · 415 · 419 · 521
AC/DC express/limited express
471 · 475 · 485 · 489 · 583 · 681 · 683
Non-revenue/experimental
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This list shows all JR West EMUs, both active and withdrawn, including those inherited from JNR. Shinkansen types are omitted.