KiHa E120
| KiHa E120 | |
|---|---|
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KiHa E120-7 at Imaizumi Station on the Yonesaka Line, July 2009 | |
| In service | 2008–Present |
| Manufacturer | Niigata Transys |
| Replaced | KiHa 58 |
| Constructed | 2008 |
| Number built | 8 vehicles |
| Number in service | 8 vehicles |
| Formation | Single car |
| Capacity | 114 (39 seated)[1] |
| Operator | JR East |
| Depot(s) | Niitsu |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Width | 2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Doors | Two pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (60 mph)[1] |
| Weight | 38.5 t (37.9 long tons; 42.4 short tons)[1] |
| Prime mover(s) | DMF15HZ x1 |
| Power output | 331 kW (444 hp)[1] |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Bogies |
DT74 (motored) TR259 (trailer) |
| Multiple working | KiHa 110 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The KiHa E120 (キハE120形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in the Niigata, Fukushima, and Yamagata region of Japan since November 2008.[2]
Operations
Eight cars (numbered KiHa 120-1 to 8) are based at Niitsu Depot and are used interchangeably with KiHa 110 series DMUs on the following routes.[3]
- Banetsu West Line (Niitsu – Aizu-Wakamatsu)
- Uetsu Main Line (Niitsu – Sakata)
- Shinetsu Main Line (Niitsu – Niigata)
- Hakushin Line
- Yonesaka Line
Exterior
The body design is based on the KiHa E200 DMU, and uses a new diesel engine reducing NOx emissions.[4]
Externally, the orange colour scheme is intended to evoke the autumn leaf colour of the beech forests of the Iide mountains in Niigata, Fukushima, and Yamagata Prefectures.[5]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of 1+2 abreast facing seating bays in the centre of each car, and longitudinal bench seating at the ends of cars. Each car has a universal access toilet.[3]
The cars are equipped with fare machines for use on wanman driver-only-operated services.[5]
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Interior view
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Longitudinal bench seats next to door area
History
Eight cars were built by Niigata Transys in May 2008, entering revenue service from 1 November 2008.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "キハE120形一般形気動車" [KiHa 120 DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.) 48 (569): p.51–56. September 2008.
- ↑ JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. p. 478. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Nishiwaki, Kōji (January 2012). "JR各社の新世代気動車の現状 JR東日本キハE120・E130・E131・E132形" [The Current Situation of JR Group Modern DMUs: JR East KiHa E120/E130/E131/E132]. Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.) 52 (609): p.98–101.
- ↑ "JR East Niigata Branch to introduce new KiHa E120 DMU". Hobidas (in Japanese) (Neko Publishing). 17 April 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2008.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 【鉄道ファン必見】ブナ色の気動車「キハＥ１２０形」 飯豊連峰望み進行！. Sankei News (in Japanese). 22 June 2008. Archived from the original on 8 August 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
External links
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- JR East E120/E130 information (Japanese)
- 米坂線、磐越西線等に新型気動車投入します (Introduction of new trains on Yonesaka and Banetsu West Lines, JR East Niigata Region press release, 16 April 2008 (Japanese)
- JR East KiHa E120 (Japan Railfan Magazine) (Japanese)