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Japanese train type From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 311 series (311系) is a DC suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in Japan.[2] First introduced in July 1989, a total of 15 four-car sets were built between 1989 and 1991 by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Kinki Sharyo to replace older 113 and 115 series EMUs. The design of the 311 series was developed from that of the 211 series.
311 series | |
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![]() 311 series, January 2022 | |
In service | 1989–Present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
Replaced | 113 series, 115 series |
Constructed | 1989–1991 |
Scrapped | 2022– |
Number built | 60 vehicles |
Number in service | 52 vehicles (13 sets) (as of 19 May 2022) |
Successor | 315 series[1] |
Formation | 4 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | G1–G15 |
Operators | JR Central |
Depots | Ōgaki |
Lines served | Tokaido Main Line, Taketoyo Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length |
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Width | 2,966 mm (9 ft 8.8 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph)[2] |
Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
Traction motors | C-MT61A |
Power output | 960kW (2M2T set configuration) |
Transmission | Gear ratio: 16:83 (1:5.19) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead |
Current collector(s) | C-PS27A single-arm pantograph |
Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
Safety system(s) | ATS-ST, ATS-PT |
Coupling system | Shibata Type |
Multiple working | 211/313 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Kinki Sharyo,[3] the design was developed from the earlier 211 series, with the first five trains introduced from July 1989 to replace older 113 and 115 series EMUs. Eight more sets were introduced from the start of the new timetable in March 1990, and a further two sets were introduced in March 1991.[4]
As of 1 October 2015[update], the fleet consists of 15 four-car sets (G1 to G15), all based at Ogaki Depot. The trainsets are formed as shown below with two motored cars and two non-powered trailer cars.[5]
Designation | Mc | M' | T | Tc' |
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Numbering | KuMoHa 311 | MoHa 311 | SaHa 311 | KuHa 310 |
The KuMoHa car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.[5] Between June 2006 and July 2008, all sets had their original lozenge pantographs replaced with single-arm pantographs.[5]
Withdrawals of the 311 series commenced on 18 May 2022, starting with sets G8 and G12.[6]
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