783 series
| 783 series | |
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Set CM4 on a Kamome service, February 2011
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| In service | March 1988–Present |
| Manufacturer | JR Kyushu Kokura Works, Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo |
| Family name | Hyper Saloon |
| Constructed | 1988–1991 |
| Refurbishment | 1994–2006 |
| Number built | 90 vehicles |
| Number in service | 90 vehicles (20 sets) |
| Formation | 4/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | CM1-5, CM11-15, CM21-25, CM31-35 |
| Operator(s) | JR Kyushu |
| Depot(s) | Minami-Fukuoka |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,050 mm (end cars) 20,000 mm (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,950 mm |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) |
| Traction system | Thyristor drive |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 60 Hz |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SK, ATS-Dk |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 783 series (783系?) is an AC electric multiple unit train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 1988.
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, and JR Kyushu (at its Kokura factory).
The 5-car sets used on Kamome services are formed as follows.
Cars 2 and 5 are each fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
The 4-car sets used on Midori 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.
The 5-car sets used on Nichirin 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.
The following formations were used from introduction in 1988 until the fleet was refurbished and reformed in 2000.
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.
3-car sets used on Ariake and Super Ariake services from 1 April 1988 until 1990
Car 3 was fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.
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