787 series | |
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In service | July 1992–present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo |
Built at | Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka |
Replaced | 485 series |
Constructed | 1992–2002 |
Number in service | 140 vehicles (26 sets) |
Formation | 4/6/7 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | BM1-15, BM101-111 |
Operators | JR Kyushu |
Depots | Ōita, Minami-Fukuoka |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 21.2 m (69 ft 7 in) (end cars) 20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2,944 mm (9 ft 7.9 in) |
Doors | 1 per side |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (80 mph)[1] |
Traction system | Thyristor drive |
Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC 60 Hz |
Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
Bogies | DT400K (powered), TR400K (trailer) DT901K (powered), TR901K (trailer) (prototype bogie) |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SK |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 36th Blue Ribbon Award in 1993. |
The 787 series (787系) is an AC electric multiple unit type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since July 1992.[1]