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811 series
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The 811 series (811系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1989.[1]
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Replaced ...
811 series | |
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![]() An 811-0 series set in June 2019 | |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, JR Kyushu |
Replaced | 421 series |
Constructed | 1989–1993 |
Entered service | 21 July 1989 |
Refurbished | 2017– |
Number built | 112 vehicles (28 sets) |
Number in service | 108 vehicles (27 sets) |
Number scrapped | 4 vehicles (set PM2, accident damage) |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Operators | JR Kyushu |
Depots | Minami-Fukuoka |
Lines served | Kagoshima Main Line, Nagasaki Main Line, Nippo Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
Height | 3,670 mm (12 ft 0 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | Thyristor drive Variable frequency (IGBT/SiC Hybrid module) (811-1500 series) |
Traction motors | 811-0/100 series: MT61QA 811-1500 series MT405K |
Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 60 Hz |
Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
Multiple working | 813/815/817/821 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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