DEC700
The DEC700 train in November 2024
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Constructed2021
Number built1
FormationSingle car
OperatorsLogo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West

The DEC700 (Japanese: DEC700形) is an experimental diesel-electric multiple unit train operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Design

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The DEC700's traction system served as the basis for that of the DEC741 diagnostic train.[1]

History

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Details of the DEC700 were first announced by JR West on 25 June 2021.[2]

In May 2024, JR West announced its plans to use the DEC700 to provide additional capacity on the Kishin Line on weekends and holidays from 28 September.[3]

References

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  1. ^ JR西日本,総合検測車DEC741形を導入 [JR West introduces DEC741 rail inspection vehicle]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  2. ^ Kinoshita, Kenji (25 June 2021). JR西日本DEC700形、新型車両は電気式気動車 - ベースカラーは黄色 [JR West unveils new DEC700 diesel-electric railcar with yellow livery]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  3. ^ 【DEC700初の営業運転も】「森の芸術祭 晴れの国・岡山」期間中の列車アクセスについて [(DEC700's first use in revenue service) Train access during the "Forest Art Festival: Sunny Country, Okayama"]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.