HB-E220 series
| HB-E220 series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Replaced | KiHa 100 series, KiHa 110 series |
| Number under construction |
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| Number built |
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| Formation | 1/2 cars per unit |
| Capacity |
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| Line(s) served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,600 mm (67 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
| Height | 3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Notes | |
| Specifications:[1] | |
The HB-E220 series (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) for use on services in the Takasaki and Morioka areas of Japan. Scheduled for introduction in the second half of fiscal 2025, 32 vehicles are to be built to replace ageing KiHa 100 series and KiHa 110 series DMUs.[2]
Design
Operations
The HB-E220 series fleet is scheduled to be used on the following lines:[3]
- Hachiko Line (Komagawa – Takasaki)
- Tohoku Main Line (Morioka – Hanamaki)
- Kamaishi Line (Hanamaki – Kamaishi)
Formations
The HB-E220 series fleet will consist of fourteen two-car units and four single-car units. Eight two-car units will be allocated to Hachiko Line services, while the other six two-car units and all four single-car units are scheduled to operate on the Tohoku Main Line and Kamaishi Line.[3] They are formed as follows.[1]
Single-car units
| Numbering | HB-E220 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 103 |
2-car units
| Numbering | HB-E221 | HB-E222 |
|---|
Interior
Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudinal seating throughout.[1]
History
Details of the new trains on order were first announced by JR East on 21 November 2024.[1]
The first three HB-E220 series cars, single-car unit HB-E220-1 and two-car set HB-E221-1 + HB-E222-1, were delivered from the Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing plant from April 2025.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 JR東日本「HB-E220系」八高線・釜石線など新型車両で環境負荷低減 [JR East unveils new "HB-E220 series" for Hachiko Line, Kamaishi Line, etc. to reduce environmental impact]. Mynavi News (in 日本語). 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ↑ "キハ100・110系の置き換え用！高崎・盛岡エリアに新型HB-E220系が導入！" [To replace the KiHa 100 and 110 series! The new HB-E220 series is being introduced in the Takasaki and Morioka areas!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "八高線や盛岡エリアに新型車両を導入へ 車内は全ロングシートに JR東日本" [JR East to introduce new train cars on the Hachiko Line and in the Morioka area, with all trains equipped with longitudinal seats]. Traffic News (in 日本語). Japan: Mediavague Co., ltd. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ↑ JR東日本HB-E220系3両が甲種輸送される [Three JR East HB-E220 cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in 日本語). Japan: Koyusha. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
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