303 series
A 303 series train in August 2017
In serviceJanuary 2000 – present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo
Constructed1999–2002
Number built18 vehicles (3 sets)
Number in service18 vehicles (3 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersK01–K03
OperatorsJR Kyushu
DepotsKaratsu
Lines servedChikuhi Line, Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20.25 m (66 ft 5 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.8 m (9 ft 2 in)
Height3.62–4.05 m (11 ft 11 in – 13 ft 3 in)
Floor height1.13 m (3 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed
  • 110 km/h (68 mph) (design)
  • 85 km/h (53 mph) (service)
Traction systemHitachi or Toyo Denki IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors16 × MT401K 150 kW (200 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output2.4 MW (3,200 hp)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC Overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesDT405K, TR405K
Safety system(s)ATC, ATO
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 303 series (303系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) on Chikuhi Line and Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line through-running services in Kyushu, Japan, since 22 January 2000.[1]

Design

The 303 series trains were designed to augment the 103-1500 series EMUs used on the Chikuhi Line, coinciding with double-tracking of the section between Shimoyamato and Chikuzen-Maebaru.[2] The trains have lightweight stainless bodies with painted steel cab ends.[2]

Operations

The 303 series trains are used on through services between Nishi-Karatsu the Chikuhi Line and Fukuokakūkō on the Fukuoka Subway Kuko Line.[3] They are compatible with automatic train operation (ATO) used on the Fukuoka Subway tracks, and are also equipped for wanman driver only operation.[2]

Formations

The fleet consists of three six-car sets, numbered K01 to K03 and based at Karatsu Depot. The sets are formed as shown below with four motored ("M") intermediate cars and non-powered driving trailer ("Tc") cars, with car 1 at the Nishi-Karatsu end.[2][3]

Car No.123456
Designation TcMM'MM'Tc'
Numbering KuHa 303MoHa 303-100MoHa 302-0MoHa 303-0MoHa 302-100KuHa 302
Weight (t) 28.433.632.432.432.726.4
Capacity (total/seated) 140/45153/51153/51153/51153/51140/45

Cars 2 and 5 are each equipped with two PS402K single-arm pantographs.[3]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[2] Car 1 has a universal access toilet.[3]

History

The trains entered service on 22 January 2000.[3] A toilet was retrofitted to car 1 in each set between 2003 and 2004 at JR Kyushu's Kokura Works.[3]

Build details

The blocked-off window at the retro-fitted toilet position in car 1

The three sets were built by Kinki Sharyo between 1999 and 2002.[3] The fleet build details are as shown below.[3]

Set No.ManufacturerDate deliveredToilet added
K01Kinki Sharyo1 December 199921 October 2003
K024 December 19997 November 2003
K0328 August 200230 January 2004

References

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  1. ↑ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車両. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. ６７. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 385–386, 637. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 JR電車編成表 2014夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2014]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 30 May 2014. p. 220. ISBN 978-4-330-46614-9.
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