H100 series
The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars.[1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "Diesel Electric Car with MOtors".[2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line.[3]
H100 series | |
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H100 series on a test run in March 10 2018 | |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
Built at | Kobe |
Family name | DECMO |
Replaced | KiHa 40 series |
Constructed | 2017– |
Number under construction | 60 units |
Number in service | 15 units |
Formation | 1 car per unit |
Operator(s) | JR Hokkaido |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Floor height | 1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
Doors | Two per side |
Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
Power output | 450 hp (340 kW) per car |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars.[2] The cars have universal access toilets.[2]
History
Details about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017.[1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018[4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019.[1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced[5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo.[3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction.[6]
References
- JR北海道 新型一般気動車試作車(量産先行車)登場 [JR Hokkaido to introduce new prototype (pre-series) DMUs]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- JR北海道,新形一般気動車H100形「DECMO」を導入へ [JR Hokkaido to introduce new H100 series "DECMO" DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- "H100形が営業運転を開始|鉄道ニュース|2020年3月15日掲載|鉄道ファン・railf.jp". 鉄道ファン・railf.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- H100形「DECMO」2両が甲種輸送される [Two H100 series "DECMO" cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- "H100形増備車が登場|鉄道ニュース|2019年9月4日掲載|鉄道ファン・railf.jp". 鉄道ファン・railf.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- "H100形電気式気動車(DECMO)の投入線区について" (PDF). JR北海道. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.