783 series
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The is an AC electric multiple unit
train type operated on limited express
services by Kyushu Railway Company
(JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 1988.
services are formed as follows.
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
services are formed as follows.
Car 14 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
The 4-car sets used on Huis Ten Bosch
services are formed as follows.
Car 9 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
services are formed as follows.
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Set CM35 normally operates as a 4-car set.
Cars 2, 4, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 3, 5, and 8 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 3 and 6 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Car 5 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
and Super Ariake services from 1 April 1988 until 1990
Car 3 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
On 30 May 1989, the 783 series design was awarded the 1988 Laurel Prize
by the Japan Railfan Club. A special award ceremony was held at platform 1 of Hakata Station
on 26 August 1989.
All cars were made no-smoking from the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2007.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated on limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services by Kyushu Railway Company
Kyushu Railway Company
The , also referred to as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in Kyushu, Japan and the JR Kyushu Jet Ferry Beetle hydrofoil service across the Tsushima Strait between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea.When Japan Railways was divided in...
(JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 1988.
5-car Kamome sets (CM1–5)
The 5-car sets used on KamomeKamome
is a limited express train operated by JR Kyushu in Japan. It operates between Hakata and Nagasaki on the Kagoshima Main Line and the Nagasaki Main Line. Kamome means seagull in Japanese.-History:...
services are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M'1 | T0 | M2 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
4-car Midori sets (CM11–15)
The 4-car sets used on MidoriMidori (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs between Hakata and Sasebo.-Rolling stock:Services currently use 783 series EMUs. From 1976 to 2000, all trains were formed of 485 series EMUs.-History:...
services are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | T2 | M2 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782-100 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Car 14 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
4-car Huis Ten Bosch sets (CM21–25)
Huis Ten Bosch (train)
The is a limited express train service operated by Kyushu Railway Company in Japan. It runs between Hakata Station in Fukuoka, Fukuoka and Huis Ten Bosch Station, the station for the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki.-References:...
services are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M2 | M1 | Tc1 |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782-500 | MoHa 783-300 | MoHa 783-200 | KuHa 783-100 |
Car 9 is fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
5-car Nichirin sets (CM31–35)
The 5-car sets used on NichirinNichirin
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs to Kokura and Beppu from Miyazaki and Miyazaki Airport.The Dream Nichirin overnight train service from Hakata and Miyazaki Airport was discontinued from the start of the revised timetable on March 12, 2011....
services are formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M1 | T2 | M2 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782-500 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
Set CM35 normally operates as a 4-car set.
Past formations
The following formations were used from introduction in 1988 until the fleet was refurbished and reformed in 2000.9-car sets
- 9-car sets used on Hyper Kamome services from March 1990 until June 1994
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2, 4, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
8-car sets
- 8-car sets used on Hyper Kamome services from March 1990 until June 1994
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 3, 5, and 8 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
7-car sets
- 7-car sets used on AriakeAriake (train)The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs from Hakata to Kumamoto.-External links:*...
and Super Ariake services during busy seasons from 1 April 1988
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
- 7-car sets used on Hyper Kamome services from 18 March 1993
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2, 4, and 7 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
6-car sets
- 6-car sets used on Hyper NichirinNichirinThe is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs to Kokura and Beppu from Miyazaki and Miyazaki Airport.The Dream Nichirin overnight train service from Hakata and Miyazaki Airport was discontinued from the start of the revised timetable on March 12, 2011....
services from 18 March 1993
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-100 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 3 and 6 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
5-car sets
- 5-car sets used on AriakeAriake (train)The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs from Hakata to Kumamoto.-External links:*...
and Super Ariake services from 1 April 1988
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
- 5-car sets used on Hyper AriakeAriake (train)The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs from Hakata to Kumamoto.-External links:*...
services from March 1990 until July 1992 and on Tsubame services from 15 July 1992
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRo 782 | MoHa 783 | SaHa 783-200 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Cars 2, and 5 were each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
4-car sets
- 4-car sets used on Hyper AriakeAriake (train)The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs from Hakata to Kumamoto.-External links:*...
services from March 1990 until July 1992 and on Ariake and Hyper NichirinNichirinThe is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs to Kokura and Beppu from Miyazaki and Miyazaki Airport.The Dream Nichirin overnight train service from Hakata and Miyazaki Airport was discontinued from the start of the revised timetable on March 12, 2011....
services from 15 July 1992
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782 | SaHa 783 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Car 5 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
3-car sets
3-car sets used on AriakeAriake (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR Kyushu which runs from Hakata to Kumamoto.-External links:*...
and Super Ariake services from 1 April 1988 until 1990
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuRoHa 782 | MoHa 783-100 | KuMoHa 783 |
Car 3 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
History
The 783 series trains were first introduced from 13 March 1988, initially branded as "Hyper Saloon".On 30 May 1989, the 783 series design was awarded the 1988 Laurel Prize
Laurel Prize
The is an award presented annually in Japan since 1961 by the Japan Railfan Club. It is awarded for railway vehicles that entered service in the previous year and voted by the selection committee as having the most outstanding functional and design features....
by the Japan Railfan Club. A special award ceremony was held at platform 1 of Hakata Station
Hakata Station
Hakata Station , located in Hakata-ku, is the main railway terminal of the city of Fukuoka, Japan. It is the largest and busiest station on Kyūshū, and is a gateway to other cities in Kyūshū for travellers from Honshū. The Sanyō Shinkansen from Osaka ends at this station...
on 26 August 1989.
All cars were made no-smoking from the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2007.