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271 series
Set HA654 at Kyoto Station in November 2019
In serviceMarch 2020 - Present
Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo
Family nameHaruka
Constructed2019–2020
Entered service14 March 2020
Number built18 cars (6 sets)
Number in service18 cars (6 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersHA651 – HA656
Operators JR West
Specifications
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency ( SiC- MOSFET)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)WPS28E single-arm pantograph
Safety system(s)ATS-SW・P and Dead man's switch
Multiple working 281 series
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 271 series (271系, 271-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on Haruka limited express services to and from Kansai International Airport. [1]

Design

The trains inherit some of design elements of the 281 series currently used on Haruka services, such as its livery, the Haruka branding and the "square dot" logos. [1]

  • Haruka branding on a 271 series train
    Haruka branding on a 271 series train

Formations

The trains are formed as three-car sets, and operate coupled with the existing 281 series sets to form as nine-car train services. [2] The 271 series trains are formed as follows. [3]

Car End car Intermediate car End car
Designation Kumoha 271 Moha 270 Kumoha 270

The Kumoha 271 car is fitted with one WPS28E single-arm pantograph.

Interior

The interior features a 2+2 seating arrangement with rotating and reclining seats, AC power outlets on all seats, as well as dedicated luggage spaces. Multilingual passenger informations are provided on displays above the doors. [2]

  • Interior
    Interior
  • Passenger information displays
    Passenger information displays
  • Luggage racks
    Luggage racks

History

On 21 June 2019 JR West announced the introduction of new 271 series trains on Haruka limited express services. [4] The order for 18 cars was worth 6 billion yen. The first train was unveiled at the Kinki Sharyo head office on 10 July 2019. [2] The trains entered revenue service on 14 March 2020, [5] but due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent drop of air travelers, JR West decided to postpone lengthening the Haruka trains to nine cars.[ citation needed]

Currently, all Haruka trains are still formed in six car sets, with nine-car services intended to resume when air travel goes back to normal. [6] The sets re-entered service on 13 March 2021 with the introduction of that year's revised timetable when various Haruka sets resumed 9-car operation.[ citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b Fukuoka, Makoto (10 July 2019). "JR関空特急『はるか』新型車両「271系」お披露目" [JR Kanku Express "Haruka" new vehicle "271 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Ueshin, Daisuke (10 July 2019). "JR西日本271系「はるか」増結用の新型車両を報道公開 - 写真97枚" [JR West's 271 series "Haruka" new vehicle public announcement - 97 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. ^ "JR西日本，271系を報道陣に公開" [JR West releases 271 series to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  4. ^ "特急「はるか」に新型車両を投入 営業開始時期は2020年春ごろ" [The new model for the "Haruka" limited express is launched around spring 2020]. tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. 21 June 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  5. ^ "271系が試運転を行ない吹田へ" [The 271 series performs trial operation and goes to Suita]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  6. ^ ""Temporary services suspension" - JR West" (PDF). 24 March 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020.

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