The Chizu Express HOT7000 series (智頭急行HOT7000系) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) tilting train type operated by the third-sector operating company Chizu Express and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on Super Hakuto limited express services between Kyoto, Tottori, and Kurayoshi in Japan since December 1994.[2]
Chizu Express HOT7000 series | |
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![]() A HOT7000 series six-car formation on a Super Hakuto service on the Inbi Line in April 2009 | |
In service | 3 December 1994 – Present |
Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
Refurbished | 2007 - 2009, 2016 |
Number built | 34 vehicles |
Number in service | 34 vehicles |
Formation | 5 or 6 cars per trainset |
Operators | Chizu Express, JR West |
Depots | Yonago |
Lines served | Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line, Sanin Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
Width | 2,845 mm (9 ft 4.0 in) |
Height | 3,440 mm (11 ft 3 in) |
Doors | One plug door per side |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph)[1] |
Prime mover(s) | 355 hp x 2 per car[1] |
Bogies | FU46AD, FU46BD |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SW, ATS-P |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The designation "HOT" is derived from the initials of the three prefectures along the route served: Hyogo Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, and Tottori Prefecture.[1]
Formation
Trains are normally formed as five-car sets, sometimes lengthened to six cars.[3]
History
The first trains entered service on 3 December 1994.[1]
Smoking compartments were added to cars 1 and 5 from 1 June 2008.[4]
References
External links
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