371 series
| 371 series | |
|---|---|
 371 series on an Asagiri service, October 2009 | |
| In service | March 1991–Present |
| Number built | 7 vehicles (1 set) |
| Number in service | 7 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 7 cars |
| Fleet numbers | X1 |
| Operator | JR Central |
| Depot(s) | Shizuoka |
| Specifications | |
| Car length |
21,250 mm (69 ft 9 in) (end cars) 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | Sliding plug doors (1 per side) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | C-PS27A single-arm pantograph |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-PT |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 371 series (371系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Japan since 1991, and formerly used on Asagiri limited express services until March 2012.[1]
Operations
Up until 16 March 2012, the lone 371 series set was used alongside the two Odakyu 20000 series RSE EMUs on Asagiri services run jointly by Odakyu Electric Railway and JR Central between Odakyu's Tokyo terminus at Shinjuku and JR Central's Numazu Station in Shizuoka Prefecture via the Gotemba Line. From 17 March, the 371 series and 20000 series trains were replaced by Odakyu 60000 series MSE EMUs on these services.
Services
- Asagiri (until March 2012)
- Home Liner Numazu
- Home Liner Hamamatsu
- Home Liner Shizuoka
In June 2012, the 371 series set was used on additional Rapid services on the Gotemba Line connected with a series of hiking events.[2]
Formation
The one 7-car set, X1, is formed as follows.[3] The two Green (first class) cars, 3 and 4, are bilevel cars.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | M' | ThsD | ThsD | M | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 371-101 | MoHa 370-101 | SaRoHa 371-101 | SaRoHa 371-1 | MoHa 371-201 | MoHa 370-1 | KuMoHa 371-1 |
Cars 1, 5, and 7 are each fitted with one C-PS27A single-arm pantograph.[1]
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KuMoHa 371-101
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MoHa 370-101
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SaRoHa 371-101
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SaRoHa 371-1
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MoHa 371-201
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MoHa 370-1
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KuMoHa 371-1
Interior
Standard class cars have regular 2+2 seating. The two bilevel cars have Green (first class) accommodation on the upper decks with 2+1 seating, and standard-class accommodation on the lower decks, also with 2+1 seating.[1]
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Standard class car interior, February 2009
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Bilevel car upper deck (Green class) accommodation, February 2009
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Bilevel car lower deck (standard class) accommodation, February 2009
History
The 371 series set entered service on 16 March 1991.[3]
From 24 June 1997, car 7 was made no-smoking, and from 18 March 2007, all cars were made no-smoking.[3]
From 6 November 2006, the original PS24A pantographs were replaced with C-PS27A single-arm pantographs.[1][3]
Future plans
The 371 series was withdrawn from Asagiri services following its last run on 16 March 2012. The trainset is to be converted into a special charter train for use from autumn 2012.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 163–164. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ↑ "JR東海371系 臨時快速に使用" [JR Central 371 series to be used on additional Rapid services]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 JR電車編成表 2011夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. p. 117. ISBN 978-4-330-21211-1.
- ↑ "「３７１系」来春引退 ＪＲ東海の特急「あさぎり」" [JR Central 371 series Asagiri limited express to be withdrawn next spring]. @Shizuoka (in Japanese). Japan: The Shizuoka Shimbun and Shizuoka Broadcasting System. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
External links
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- JR Central 371 series information (Japanese)
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