785 series
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The is an AC
electric multiple unit
operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
(JR Hokkaido) on Super Kamui
and Suzuran
limited express services in Hokkaido
, Japan since 1990.
Cars 2 and 4 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
Cars 3 and 5 were each fitted with one N-PS721B scissors-type pantograph.
services.
From 18 February 2002, the original 4- and 2-car sets were reformed with the addition of newly built MoHa 784-500 and MoHa 785-500 cars to create a fleet of seven 5-car sets and one spare 2-car set, which was kept in storage. The control equipment from the cabs of cars within sets was removed between 2007 and 2008.
From 1 October 2007, they were reassigned to new Super Kamui
limited express services between and , and Airport rapid services between Sapporo and in conjunction with 789-1000 series EMUs.
The spare 2-car set, NE 105, stored out of use since 2002 was modified in 2010 and repainted with green cab ends for use in conjunction with 789 series
sets on Super Hakuchō services from the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010. This set has a maximum speed of 140 km/h.
Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
electric multiple unit
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...
operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....
(JR Hokkaido) on Super Kamui
Super Kamui
The is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting and in Hokkaido, Japan.-Service pattern:Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes...
and Suzuran
Suzuran
is the name of a limited express train service operated by Hokkaido Railway Company between and in Hokkaido, Japan. The current limited express service was introduced in July 1992, but the name was first used from 1956 for an express service operated by JNR between and Sapporo. "Suzuran" is the...
limited express services in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan since 1990.
Sets NE 1–5
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | T | M | M1 | Tc' |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785 | SaHa 784 | MoHa 785 | MoHa 784-500 | KuHa 785 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 37.0 | 37.3 | 43.0 | 34.1 |
| Capacity | 60 | 60 | 68 | 49 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 4 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
Sets NE 501–502
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | TAc | Mc | M1' | TAc' |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785-100 | KuHa 784 | KuMoHa 785-100 | MoHa 785-500 | KuHa 784 |
| Weight (t) | 40.0 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 38.5 |
| Capacity | 60 | 56 | 60 | 49 | 56 |
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one N-PS785S single-arm pantograph.
Original 2+4-car sets
(1990–2002)| Car No. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | TAc' | Mc | TA | M | Tc' | |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 785-100 | KuHa 784 | KuMoHa 785 | SaHa 784 | MoHa 785 | KuHa 785 |
Cars 3 and 5 were each fitted with one N-PS721B scissors-type pantograph.
785-300 series Super Hakuchō set NE303
2-car set converted from former stored cars for use on Super Hakuchō services from December 2010| Car No. | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 785-303 | KuHa 784-303 |
Interior
The 785 series trainsets do not include Green class (first class) accommodation, but car 4 is designated as a "u-Seat" car with improved seating for reserved seat passengers. All other cars are normally designated as non-reserved seating.History
30 vehicles were delivered in 1990, formed as five 2-car (NE 101–105) and five 4-car (NE 1–5) sets. These entered service from 1 September 1990 on new Super White Arrow limited express services between and . Sets were also used on some LilacLilac (train)
The was a limited express train service in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Japanese National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company between 1980 and 2007.-Rolling stock:Services were normally formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs based at Sapporo...
services.
From 18 February 2002, the original 4- and 2-car sets were reformed with the addition of newly built MoHa 784-500 and MoHa 785-500 cars to create a fleet of seven 5-car sets and one spare 2-car set, which was kept in storage. The control equipment from the cabs of cars within sets was removed between 2007 and 2008.
From 1 October 2007, they were reassigned to new Super Kamui
Super Kamui
The is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting and in Hokkaido, Japan.-Service pattern:Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes...
limited express services between and , and Airport rapid services between Sapporo and in conjunction with 789-1000 series EMUs.
The spare 2-car set, NE 105, stored out of use since 2002 was modified in 2010 and repainted with green cab ends for use in conjunction with 789 series
789 series
The is an AC electric multiple unit train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2002...
sets on Super Hakuchō services from the start of the revised timetable on 4 December 2010. This set has a maximum speed of 140 km/h.