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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) since November 2008.[2]
KiHa E120 | |
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In service | 2008–Present |
Manufacturer | Niigata Transys |
Replaced | KiHa 52, KiHa 58 |
Constructed | 2008 |
Number built | 8 vehicles |
Number in service | 8 vehicles |
Formation | Single car |
Capacity | 114 (39 seated)[1] |
Operators | JR East |
Depots | Aizu-Wakamatsu |
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) | Komatsu DMF15HZ x1 |
Power output | 331 kW (444 hp)[1] |
Transmission | Hydraulic |
Bogies | DT74 (motored) TR259 (trailer) |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Eight cars (numbered KiHa E120-1 to 8) are based at Aizu-Wakamatsu Depot and were used on the following routes.
Until March 2020, eight cars (numbered KiHa E120-1 to 8) were based at Niitsu Depot and were used interchangeably with KiHa 110 series DMUs on the following routes.[3]
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]
In 2020, the livery of all cars was changed from orange one to green one, at the same time as the transfer from Niitsu Depot to Aizu-Wakamatsu Depot.[6]
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]
Eight cars were built by Niigata Transys in May 2008, entering revenue service from 1 November 2008.[3]
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