The KiHa 283 series (キハ283系) is a tilting diesel-hydraulic multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 1997.[2] They were based on the KiHa 281 series trains introduced in 1994.[3]
| KiHa 283 series | |
|---|---|
 KiHa 283 series on an Ōzora service, September 2021 | |
| In service | 1997–present |
| Manufacturer | Fuji Heavy Industries |
| Replaced | KiHa 183 series (Okhotsk, Taisetsu) |
| Constructed | 1995–2001 |
| Number built | 63 vehicles |
| Number in service | 54 vehicles |
| Number scrapped | 6 vehicles (fire damage); 3 vehicles (Pre-series set)[1] |
| Successor | KiHa 261 series (Ōzora) |
| Formation | Various |
| Operators |  JR Hokkaido |
| Depots | Sapporo |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in) |
| Width | 2,840 mm (9 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in) |
| Doors | 1 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) (- October 2013) 110 km/h (68 mph) (November 2013 -) |
| Prime mover(s) | N-DMF11HZA (355 hp or 265 kW) × 2 per car |
| Transmission | Hydraulic |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations
editKiHa 283 series trainsets have been used on the following services.[3][additional citation(s) needed]
- Ōzora services between Sapporo and Kushiro, from 22 March 1997 until March 2022[4]
- Hokuto services between Hakodate and Sapporo, since April 1998, until 31 October 2013
- Tokachi services between Sapporo and Obihiro, since 11 March 2000, until 31 October 2013
- Okhotsk services, since 18 March 2023[5][6]
- Taisetsu services, since 18 March 2023[5][6]
History
editA three-car pre-production set was delivered from Fuji Heavy Industries in 1995 for evaluation and testing.[2]
20 production vehicles were delivered from 1996,[2] with the first trains introduced on Super Ōzora services between Sapporo and Kushiro from the start of the revised timetable on 22 March 1997.[3]
A further batch of 12 vehicles was delivered to coincide with the introduction of KiHa 283s on Super Hokuto services between Hakodate and Sapporo, operating alongside the KiHa 281 series sets.[2]
KiHa 283 series sets were also introduced on some Super Tokachi services between Sapporo and Obihiro from 11 March 2000.[3]
From the start of the revised timetable on 12 March 2022, all Ōzora limited express services are scheduled to be operated by KiHa 261 series DMUs;[7] the KiHa 283 series DMUs were withdrawn from Ōzora limited express services on 11 March 2022.[4] The KiHa 283 series was reallocated for use on Okhotsk and Taisetsu limited express services on the Sekihoku Main Line from 18 March 2023,[8] operating as three-car sets[5] and replacing the older KiHa 183 series DMUs used on these services.[9]
2011 Sekishō Line derailment and fire
editOn 27 May 2011, a 6-car KiHa 283 series train was destroyed by fire after it derailed and made an emergency stop inside the 685-metre-long (2,247 ft) No. 1 Niniu Tunnel on the Sekishō Line in Shimukappu, at around 21:55, while forming the Super Ōzora 14 service from Kushiro to Sapporo.[10][11] The train was formed as follows, with car 1 at the Kushiro end. All cars were gutted by fire,[11] and were officially withdrawn on 30 June 2011.[12]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | KiHa 283-1 | KiHa 282-3001 | KiRo 282-7 | KiHa 282-1 | KiHa 282-101 | KiHa 283-9 |
References
edit- ^ Japan Railfan Magazine July 2015.
- ^ a b c d JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 452–453. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ a b c d Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: JR全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 111. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- ^ a b 特急おおぞら「２８３系」ラストラン 釧路駅でファン別れ惜しむ [Limited express "283 series" bids farewell on last run to fans at Kushiro Station]. Hokkaido Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ a b c 特急“オホーツク”・“大雪”，キハ283系による運転に [Limited express "Okhotsk" and "Taisetsu" operated by KiHa 283 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
- ^ a b 2023年の鉄道はなにが起こる？ 今年登場予定の注目車両まとめ [What will happen to railways in 2023? Summary of notable vehicles that are scheduled to be introduced this year]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 6 January 2023. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ JR北海道，3月12日にダイヤ改正を実施 [JR Hokkaido announces timetable revision for 12 March]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 December 2021. Archived from the original on 7 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
- ^ JR北海道，3月18日にダイヤ改正を実施 [JR Hokkaido announces timetable revision from 18 March]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 16 December 2022. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "キハ283系が石北本線で試運転" [KiHa 283 series on test on Sekihoku Main Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 25 July 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
- ^ 石勝線清風山信号場構内で発生した列車脱線事故について [Details of Sekisho Line Derailment] (PDF). Press release (in Japanese). Japan: Hokkaido Railway Company. 28 May 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ a b 事業改善命令・改善指示に対する報告について [Report on Corporate Improvement Directions] (PDF). Press release (in Japanese). Japan: Hokkaido Railway Company. 16 September 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
- ^ JR電車編成表 2012冬 [JR EMU Formations - Winter 2012]. Japan: JRR. October 2011. p. 359. ISBN 978-4-330-25611-5.
External links
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- JR Hokkaido KiHa 283 Super Ōzora train information (in Japanese)
- JR Hokkaido KiHa 281/283 Super Hokuto train information (in Japanese)
- JR Hokkaido KiHa 261/283 Super Tokachi train information (in Japanese)