271 series
271 series | |
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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]
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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 |
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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
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Interior
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Passenger information displays
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Luggage racks
History
On 21 June 2019 JR West announced the introduction of new 271 series trains on
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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ ""Temporary services suspension" - JR West" (PDF). 24 March 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 March 2020.
External links
- JR West press release (in Japanese)