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JR Shikoku 2700 series

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2700 series
A 2700 series set in December 2021
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Replaced2000 series
Constructed2018–2020
Entered serviceAugust 6, 2019
Number built41 cars (17 sets)
Formation2/3 cars
Capacity134 (3-car sets)
98 (2-car sets)
OperatorsJR Shikoku
Tosa Kuroshio Railway
DepotsTakamatsu, Kōchi
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)[1]
Width2,786 mm (9 ft 1.7 in)[1]
Height3,445 mm (11 ft 3.6 in)[1]
Floor height1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in)
Doors2 per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Prime mover(s)SA6D140HE-2 diesel motor
Power output2 x 331 kW (445 hp) per car
BogiesS-DT70
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 2700 series (2700系, 2700-kei) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) and Tosa Kuroshio Railway on limited express services in Shikoku, Japan.

Design

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The design is based on the 2600 series[2] and features a red, gold, and green color scheme, described as "Neo Japonism".[3]

Formation

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2700 series sets consist of two[4] or three cars, and are formed as follows. There are 12 first class seats in the series 2800 cars.

Two-car sets[4]

Designation Mc Mc'
Numbering 2700 2750
Capacity 46 52
Weight (t) 46.8 46.9

Three-car sets

Designation Mc Mc' Msc
Numbering 2700 2750 2800
Capacity 46 52 36
Weight (t) 46.8 46.9 47.4

Interior

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The interior features reclining seats with power sockets, a wheelchair space and an accessible toilet.[3] LED lighting is used in order to reduce power consumption.[2]

Technical specifications

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The trains have stainless-steel car bodies,[3] and are powered by two SA6D140HE-2 diesel motors.[4] Instead of the pneumatic-spring suspensions of the 2600 series, the 2700 series use pneumatic pendular suspensions, allowing active tilt up to 5°.[3]

History

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40 cars were ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries as a replacement for ageing 2000 series Trans-Shikoku Express units.[3] The first set was unveiled on January 23, 2019.[4] Entry into revenue service was scheduled for the fall of 2019.[5] The trains entered service on August 6, 2019.[6][7] The 2700 series was the recipient of the 2020 Laurel Prize.[8]

Operations

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As of 2021, 2700 series trains are used on the following services:[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "新型特急気動車「2700系」の営業運転について" [About commercial operation of the new express train "2700 series"] (PDF). jr-shikoku.co.jp (in Japanese). Shikoku Railway Company. July 29, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Ueshin, Daisuke (November 26, 2018). "JR四国2700系、特急形気動車の新型車両が完成へ - 緑のライン入る" [JR Shikoku 2700 series, new limited express train type diesel car to completion - entering service on green line]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Series 2700s to refresh Shikoku express services". railwaygazette.com. Railway Gazette. January 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Fukuoka, Makoto (January 23, 2019). "JR四国の新型ディーゼル特急車両「2700系」お披露目" [JR Shikoku's new diesel limited express "2700 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "JR四国2700系が公開される" [JR Shikoku 2700 series released]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. January 23, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Ueshin, Daisuke (August 6, 2019). "JR四国2700系、新型車両「うずしお」でデビュー - 高松駅で出発式" [JR Shikoku 2700 series, debut with new model "Uzushio" - Departure ceremony at Takamatsu Station]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on September 19, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "車両情報 2700系特急気動車 (2700 series diesel train information)". JR Shikoku.
  8. ^ "JR四国の特急2700系が優秀車両に 鉄道友の会「完成度の高い車両」で2020年ローレル賞". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). mediavague Co., ltd. June 5, 2020. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.