283 series

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283 series
A 283 series train
In service	1996 -
Manufacturer	Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Family name	Ocean Arrow
Constructed	1996
Number built	18 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service	18 vehicles
Formation	3/6 cars per trainset
Operator	JR West
Depot(s)	Hineno
Line(s) served	Tōkaidō Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kisei Main Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Car length	21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) (panoramic end cars) 20,850 mm (68 ft 5 in) (Gangwayed end cars) 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,850 mm (9 ft 4 in)
Height	3,390 mm (11 ft 1 in)
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (3-level IGBT)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead
Current collection method	WPS28 single-arm pantograph
Bogies	WDT57 (powered), WTR241 (trailer)
Braking system(s)	Regenerative brake, Electric commanding brake, Snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)	ATS-P, ATS-SW
Gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 283 series (283系^?), or more popularly known as Ocean Arrow, is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan. Two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and were introduced in 31 July 1996 to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.

Formations

3-car sets

6-car sets

Gallery

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  Gangwayed end of KuHa 283 car (car 6/9)

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  Interior of a "Green car" coach of a 283 series EMU

References

External links

• jr-odekake.net "Kuroshio (Ocean Arrow) 283 series (Japanese)

v t e Electric Multiple Units of West Japan Railway Company DC commuter/suburban 42 84 101 103 105 113 115 117 123 125 201 205 207 211 213 221 223 225 321 DC express/limited express 165 167 183 281 283 285 287 381 AC/DC commuter/suburban 413 415 419 521 AC/DC express/limited express 471 475 485 489 583 681 683 Non-revenue/experimental 145 443 This list shows all JR West EMUs, both active and withdrawn, including those inherited from JNR. Shinkansen types are omitted.

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