731 series
| 731 series | |
|---|---|
|
731 series, March 2008 | |
| In service | 1996–Present |
| Replaced | 711 series |
| Constructed | 1996–2006 |
| Number built | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
| Number in service | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | G-101–121 |
| Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
| Depot(s) | Sapporo |
| Line(s) served | Hakodate Main Line, Chitose Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,670 mm (71 ft 1 in) (end cars), 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) |
| Current collection method | Overhead line |
| Multiple working | 721 series, 733 series, 735 series, KiHa 201 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 731 series (731系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1996.[1]
Formation
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc' | M | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 731-100 | MoHa 731-100 | KuHa 731-200 |
| Capacity (total/seated) |
141/50 | 151/52 | 143/50 |
Car 2 is fitted with one N-PS785 single-arm pantograph.[2]
Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, without the vestibule areas used on the earlier 721 series trains.[1]
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Interior view, February 2010
History
A total of 63 vehicles (21 sets) were delivered to Sapporo Depot between 1996 and 2006. The first units entered service from 24 December 1996.[2]
From the start of 22 March 1997 timetable revision, 731 series EMUs were operated in multiple with KiHa 201 series DMU sets over certain routes.[2]
The original pantographs were replaced with single-arm pantographs between 2004 and 2005.[2]
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