The 287 series (287系, 287-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in Japan on limited express services such as the Kinosaki and Kounotori from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 March 2011.[3][4] 287 series EMUs were introduced on Kuroshio services from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012.[5][6]
| 287 series | |
|---|---|
 4-car set FA04 on a Kounotori service, March 2011 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Replaced | 183 series, 381 series |
| Constructed | 2010–2012 |
| Entered service | 12 March 2011 |
| Number built | 97 vehicles (24 sets) |
| Formation | 3/4/6 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | FA01 – FA07, FC01 – FC06, HC601 – HC606, HC631 – HC635 |
| Operators | JR West |
| Depots | Fukuchiyama, Hineno |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium, double-skin |
| Car length | 21,100 mm (69 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,915 mm (9 ft 6.8 in) |
| Height | 3,490 mm (11 ft 5 in) |
| Floor height | 1,125 mm (3 ft 8.3 in) |
| Doors | One per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph)[1] |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (2-level IGBT) |
| Traction motors | WMT106A-G1[2]: 62 |
| Power output | 270 kW (360 hp) × 2 per motored car |
| Acceleration | 1.6 km/(h⋅s) (1.0 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collector(s) | WPS28C single-arm pantograph |
| Bogies |
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| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW2, ATS-P3 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
A total of 97 vehicles were built. These consist of 46 vehicles for Kinosaki, Kounotori, Maizuru, and Hashidate services, formed as seven 4-car sets and six 3-car sets, which will partially replace the ageing fleet of 86 183 series vehicles currently used on these services.[7] A further batch of 51 vehicles for Kuroshio services consists of six 6-car sets and five 3-car sets, replacing older 381 series EMUs. These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012.[5][6]
Design
editThe trains are based on the earlier 683 series Thunderbird design with increased front-end crash protection and the inclusion of crushable zones for the first time on JR-West limited express rolling stock.[7] Livery is similar to that used on 683 series Thunderbird sets, with a maroon stripe below the dark grey window band for the Kinosaki and Kōnotori trains,[8] and "ocean green" for the Kuroshio trains.[5][6]
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WT249 trailer bogie on car KuMoHa 286-3
Formations
editThe various formations are configured as follows.[2][9]
4-car Kinosaki/Kounotori/Hashidate sets
editSets FA01–07, based at Fukuchiyama Depot
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'sc | M1 | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoRoHa 286 | MoHa 287-100 | MoHa 286 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 38 (15 Grn + 23 std) | 50 | 68 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.9 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs. However, only one on each car is normally raised in regular service, with the second pantograph serving as a de-icing pantograph.
3-car Kinosaki/Kounotori/Maizuru/Hashidate sets
editSets FC01–06, based at Fukuchiyama Depot
| Car No. | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'c | M'1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 286 | MoHa 286-100 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 56 | 58 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.4 | 39.0 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs. However, only one is normally raised in regular service, with the second pantograph serving as a de-icing pantograph.
6-car Kuroshio/Mahoroba sets
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Sets HC601–606, based at Hineno Depot
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'sc | M' | M2 | M'2 | M' | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoRoHa 286 | MoHa 286 | MoHa 287-200 | MoHa 286-200 | MoHa 286 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 38 (15 Grn + 23 std) | 68 | 72 | 50 | 68 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.9 | 38.6 | 37.9 | 39.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 |
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with one WPS28C single-arm pantograph.
3-car Kuroshio/Mahoroba sets
editSets HC631–635, based at Hineno Depot
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | M'c | M'1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 286 | MoHa 286-100 | KuMoHa 287 |
| Capacity | 56 | 58 | 64 |
| Weight (t) | 41.4 | 39.0 | 40.5 |
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with one WPS28C single-arm pantograph.
Interior
editInternally, Green car (first class) accommodation is in 2+1 abreast configuration, and standard class is 2+2.[8] All Green car seats have AC power outlets, and standard-class saloons have AC power outlets at either end of each car. The trains include universal access toilets and also women-only toilets.[3]
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Green car saloon, August 2011 -
Standard-class saloon, August 2011
History
editThe first 3- and 4-car sets destined for Kinosaki and Kounotori services were unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory in Higashiōsaka, Osaka, on 26 November 2010,[10] and delivered to JR-West on 29 November.[11]
The first 6-car set destined for Kuroshio services was unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory on 4 August 2011.[12] Test running commenced from 29 September 2011.[13] The first set manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Hyogo Prefecture, a 6-car Kuroshio set, was delivered in February 2012.[14]
In August 2019, JR-West announced that Hineno-based 287 series 3-car sets would be introduced on irregular Mahoroba limited express services between Shin-Osaka and Nara stations.[15] The first round of these trips occurred between 2 November and 8 December 2019, with a second round having been set to occur between 21 March and June 2020.[16] A third round of trips commenced on 25 March 2023, and was set to cease on 23 April of that year, before a fourth round is scheduled to occur between 27 May and 11 June 2023.[17]
On 15 December 2023, JR-West announced that the Rakuraku Yamato commuter limited express service that runs only on Weekdays between Shin-Osaka and Nara stations, would be introduced, starting from the March 2024 timetable revision.[18] On 30 January 2024, JR West announced that 287 series 3-car sets would be used on these services.[19]
References
edit- ^ 新型の特急車両を公開 ＪＲ西 [JR-West shows off new limited express trains]. The Kobe Shimbun (in Japanese). 26 November 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- ^ a b Nabetani, Takeshi (February 2011). "JR西日本287系特急形直流電車" [JR-West 287 series limited express DC EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine. 51 (598): 58–62.
- ^ a b 特急「きのさき」「北近畿」などへの新型特急形電車の投入について [Introduction of new limited express EMUs on "Kinosaki" and "Kitakinki" services] (Press release) (in Japanese). West Japan Railway Company. 2 October 2009. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ "JR西日本 287系デビュー時に特急「北近畿」を「こうのとり」に改呼" [JR-West to rename "Kitakinki" as "Kounotori" with debut of 287 series]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. 39 (320): 73. December 2010.
- ^ a b c 平成24年春ダイヤ改正について [Spring 2012 Timetable Revision] (PDF) (Press release) (in Japanese). Japan: West Japan Railway Company Wakayama Branch. 16 December 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
- ^ a b c 特急〈くろしお〉に287系投入 [287 series to be introduced on "Kuroshio" limited express]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 17 November 2010. Archived from the original on 17 December 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
- ^ a b 新型特急新型電車287系導入へ [New 287 series limited express EMUs to be introduced]. Kyoto Shimbun (in Japanese). 2 October 2009. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2009.
- ^ a b 特急「きのさき」「北近畿」などへの新型特急形電車のデザインについて [Design details of new limited express trains for "Kinosaki" and "Kitakinki"] (Press release) (in Japanese). West Japan Railway Company. 5 April 2010. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ JR電車編成表 2013冬 [JR EMU Formations – Winter 2013]. Japan: JRR. November 2012. p. 155/188. ISBN 978-4-330-33112-6.
- ^ "JR西日本287系が報道公開される" [JR-West 287 series shown off to media]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 November 2010. Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ^ 287系が試運転を実施 [287 series undergoes test running]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 29 November 2010. Retrieved 30 November 2010.
- ^ 「海の緑」のラインが映える…特急くろしお新型車両公開 [New Kuroshio train unveiled – with seagreen line]. The Asahi Shimbun (in Japanese). Japanese. 4 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ 〈くろしお〉用287系本格的試運転始まる [Kuroshio 287 series test running starts]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 1 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 April 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ^ "くろしお"用287系が川崎重工を出場 [Kuroshio 287 series delivered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 February 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ JR西日本，新大阪—奈良間に臨時ノンストップ特急“まほろば”号運転 [JR West announces new "Mahoroba" limited express between Shin-Osaka and Nara]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ 287系による特急“まほろば”運転 [287 series operation on "Mahoroba" limited express services]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ 臨時特急“まほろば”の運転開始 [Temporary "Mahoroba" limited express resumes]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
- ^ "より便利になる通勤特急を「らくラク～」シリーズに統一します" [Unification of the more convenient commuter express trains into the "Rakuraku" series.] (PDF). West Japan Railway Company (in Japanese). Japan. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
External links
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- JR-West 287 series Kounotori Archived 2 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
- JR-West 287 series Kuroshio (in Japanese)
- Kinki Sharyo 287 series information Archived 5 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
- JR-West 287 series (Japan Railfan Magazine Online) (in Japanese)