8600 series
| 8600 series | |
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Sets E14+E12+E1 on a combined Ishizuchi and Shiokaze service in March 2016
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| In service | 23 June 2014 |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kobe |
| Replaced | 2000 series |
| Constructed | 2014–2015 |
| Number built | 14 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number in service | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2/3 cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | E1–E2, E11–E14 |
| Capacity | 101 |
| Operator(s) | JR Shikoku |
| Depot(s) | Takamatsu Depot |
| Line(s) served | Yosan Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,834 mm (9 ft 3.6 in) |
| Height | 3,560 mm (11 ft 8 in) |
| Floor height | 1,105 mm (3 ft 7.5 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph) (service) 140 km/h (85 mph) (design) |
| Power output | 220 kW x 4 per 2-car set |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Bogies | S-DT66 (motored), S-TR66 (trailer) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 8600 series (8600系) is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, on Ishizuchi limited express services between Takamatsu and Matsuyama since June 2014, replacing ageing 2000 series diesel multiple unit trains. A total of 14 vehicles are scheduled to be delivered by March 2016, replacing all diesel units on the route.
The trains are built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries to a "retro-future" concept, with black front ends intended to evoke images of a steam locomotive. The exterior livery includes orange and green highlights evoking the satsuma oranges and olives for which the region is famous. Each vehicle is built at a cost of approximately 250 million yen, financed partially by national infrastructure investment subsidies. The trains will operate at a maximum speed of 130 km/h (80 mph) in service, although they have a maximum design capability of 140 km/h (85 mph). Tilting capability enables the trains to negotiate curves with a radius of 600 m or more at a speed 30 km/h (20 mph) higher than the limit for conventional non-tilting trains.
The three-car sets, numbered E1 and E2, include "Green" car (first class) accommodation in half of one car, and are formed as follows, with one motored car and two non-powered trailer cars.
The "Tsc" car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.
The two-car sets, numbered E11 to E14, are formed with one motored "M" car and one trailer "T" car, as shown below.
The "Tc" car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.
Car 8602 of set E12
Car 8752 of set E12
Passenger accommodation consists of ordinary-class 2+2 abreast reclining seats with a seat pitch of 980 mm (39 in) and "Green car" (first class) 2+1 abreast reclining seats with a seat pitch of 1,170 mm (46 in). Each seat is provided with an AC power outlet. The "Mc" car has a "Fresh Green" theme with light-green and dark-green seat covers; the "Tc" car has a "Shine Orange" theme, with orange and brown seat covers. The "Tc" car has a wider (900 mm) door for wheelchair accessibility, and includes a wheelchair space and universal access toilet. LED lighting is used throughout.
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