The YC1 series (YC1系) is a hybrid diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 14 March 2020. One two-car train was delivered in June 2018[2] for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service.[3]
| YC1 series | |
|---|---|
 YC1 series train in January 2023 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Hyōgo |
| Family name | hybrid efACE |
| Replaced | KiHa 66/67 |
| Constructed | 2018– |
| Entered service | 14 March 2020 |
| Number in service | 32 vehicles (as of November 2020[update]) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 232 (76 seated) |
| Operators | JR Kyushu |
| Depots | Sasebo |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Interior
editThe interior features LED lighting and four-language passenger information displays. Seating consists of a mix of longitudinal seating and seating bays.[2]
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Interior -
Longitudinal seating -
Transverse seating bay
Technical specifications
editThe car bodies are made out of stainless steel.[2] The train is equipped with a storage battery, which can be charged with the regenerated power from braking. JR Kyushu reports that the hybrid system consumes 20% less fuel than the diesel-hydraulic KiHa 66 and 67 trains, which were envisaged to be replaced by the YC1 series.[2][4]
History
editThe first set, a 2-car set, was delivered in June 2018,[5] and is based at Sasebo depot. The set was used in a test run on the Nagasaki Main Line and Sasebo Line in March 2019.[6] Revenue service began on 14 March 2020.[7] Throughout 2020, twenty-four YC1 series cars were delivered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries' Hyogo plant.[8][9][10][11]
Since 23 September 2022, a majority of Nagasaki Main Line local and rapid services have been operated using YC1 series trains.[1]
References
edit- ^ JR九州、「YC1系」導入へ 蓄電池搭載型ディーゼルエレクトリック車両 [JR Kyushu to introduce YC1 series battery-powered diesel electric trains]. tetsudo-shimbun.com (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbunsha. 26 January 2018. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ 従来型ディーゼル車に引導､JR九州の新車両 [JR Kyushu introduces new rolling stock to replace older diesel trains]. Toyo Keizai Online (in Japanese). 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 11 April 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "JR九州YC1系が甲種輸送される" [JR Kyushu YC1 series is transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 June 2018. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "YC1系が佐世保線・長崎本線で試運転" [YC1 series trial run on Sasebo Line and Nagasaki Main Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 March 2019. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "YC1系が営業運転を開始" [YC1 series starts commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ YC1系6両が甲種輸送される [Six YC1 series cars transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 February 2020. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "YC1系6両が甲種輸送される" [Six YC1 series cars transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 23 May 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ YC1系6両が甲種輸送される [Six YC1 series cars transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 June 2020. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ JR九州YC1系甲種輸送される [JR Kyushu YC1 series is transported]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 17 November 2020. Archived from the original on 17 July 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
External links
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- JR Kyushu press release issued on 26 January 2018 (in Japanese)