681 series
| 681 series | |
|---|---|
 681-1000 series prototype set, August 2006 | |
| In service | 1992–Present |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Niigata Tekkō |
| Family name |
Thunderbird (JR West) Hakutaka White Wing (JR West) Snow Rabbit Express (Hokuetsu Express) |
| Constructed | 1992–1997 |
| Number in service |
84 vehicles (JR West) 18 vehicles (Hokuetsu Express) |
| Formation | 3/6 cars per trainset |
| Operator |
JR West (1992–) Hokuetsu Express (1997–) |
| Depot(s) | Kyōto, Kanazawa |
| Line(s) served | Tōkaidō Main Line, Kosei Line, Hokuriku Main Line, Nanao Line, Shinetsu Main Line, Jōetsu Line, Hokuetsu Express Hokuhoku Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Maximum speed |
160 km/h (100 mph) (Hokuhoku Line)[1] 130 km/h (80 mph) (JR lines) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive + Variable frequency (GTO) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 60 Hz / 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Current collection method | WPS27C scissors-type pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW, ATS-P |
| Multiple working | 683 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 681 series (681系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Hokuetsu Express on limited express services in Japan.
Variants
681-0 series
Four 6-car sets (T01–T03, T06) and five 3-car sets (T11–T13, T15, T17) are used on Thunderbird services. These trains feature "Thunderbird" branding. Also four 6-car sets (W01–W04) and four 3-car sets (W11–W14) are used on Hakutaka services. These trains feature "White Wing" logos.[2]
681-1000 series
The prototype 6-car set (T18) and one 3-car set (T07) are used on Thunderbird services.[2]
681-2000 series
Two 6-car sets (N01–N02) and two 3-car sets (N11–N12) are used on Hokuetsu Express Hakutaka services. These trains feature "Snow Rabbit Express" logos.[2]
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JR West livery (681-0 series)
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Hokuetsu Express livery (681-2000 series)
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Gangwayed cab car
Interior
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681-1000 series Standard-class saloon
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681-0 series odd number car Standard-class saloon
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681-0 series even number car Standard-class saloon
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681-0 series Green car saloon
See also
Media related to 681 series at Wikimedia Commons
References
- "オールガイド ６８１・６８３系 (Full Guide: 681/683 Series)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 49 (577): 56–65. May 2009.
- "北越急行６８１・６８３系 (Hokuetsu Express 681/683 Series)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 49 (577): 46–55. May 2009.
- JR電車編成表 '07冬号 (JR EMU Formations - Winter 2007). Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 4-88283-046-9.
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