ET122
| ET122 | |
|---|---|
 ET122-1 in October 2021 | |
| Manufacturer | Niigata Transys |
| Constructed | 2014–2016 |
| Entered service | 14 March 2015 |
| Number built | 10 vehicles |
| Number in service | 8 vehicles |
| Formation | 1/2 cars per unit |
| Fleet numbers |
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| Operators | Nihonkai Hisui Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel Steel (ET122-1000) |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Height | 4,040 mm (13 ft 3 in) |
| Floor height | 1,170 mm (3 ft 10 in) |
| Doors | Two pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (60 mph) |
| Prime mover(s) | SA6D140HE-2 |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The ET122 is a
Variants
- Standard cars ET122-1 to ET122-6
- Special event cars ET122-7 and ET122-8
- Resort train Setsugekka ET122-1001 + ET122-1002
The fleet consists of six standard cars, numbered ET122-1 to ET122-6, and two special-event cars, numbered ET122-7 to ET122-8. The former have reversible transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast with longitudinal bench seating at one end (total seating capacity 33), and the latter have fixed 4-person seating bays with tables (total seating capacity 40).
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The ET122-1000 Setsugekka train in service in November 2016 -
The interior of a standard car in October 2021
A two-car resort train classified ET122-1000 (cars ET122-1001 + ET122-1002) and branded Setsugekka (雪月花, lit. "Snow, Moon, Flowers") was built by Niigata Transys and delivered in March 2016.[2] This trainset entered service on 23 April 2016, operating mainly at weekends.[3]
Operations
The trains normally operate on the ETR's
Special liveries
The two special-event cars, ET122-7 and ET122-8, are finished in liveries designed by students at the Nagaoka Institute of Design. One is branded "Nihonkai Stream" and the other is branded "3 Cities Flowers".[4]
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Special-event car ET122-7 in "Nihonkai Stream" livery in July 2018 -
Special-event car ET122-8 in "3 Cities Flowers" livery in May 2015
History
Test running began on the Hokuriku Main Line in December 2014.[5] In May 2017, the ET122-1000 was awarded the 2017 Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.[6]
Fleet details
The individual build histories are as follows.[7]
| Car No. | Delivery date | Livery |
|---|---|---|
| ET122-1 | 20 October 2014 | Standard livery |
| ET122-2 | ||
| ET122-3 | 3 March 2015 | |
| ET122-4 | 19 January 2015 | |
| ET122-5 | ||
| ET122-6 | ||
| ET122-7 | "Nihonkai Stream" livery | |
| ET122-8 | "3 Cities Flowers" livery | |
| ET122-1001 | March 2016 | Setsugekka resort train |
| ET122-1002 |
References
- ^ a b c d えちごトキめき鉄道ET１２２形 [Echigo Tokimeki Railway ET122]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 55, no. 645. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. January 2015. pp. 69–71.
- ^ ET122形1000番台「雪月花」が甲種輸送される [ET122-1000 series "Setsugekka" delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ 「えちごトキめきリゾート雪月花」が営業運転を開始 ["Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka" enters service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ^ "Special-event car liveries" (PDF) (in Japanese). Japan: Echigo Tokimeki Railway Company. 11 November 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
- ^ えちごトキめき鉄道ET122形が北陸本線で試運転 [Echigo Tokimeki Railway ET122 test run on Hokuriku Main Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
- ^ "2017's Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize". Japan: Japan Railfan Club. May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ISBN 978-4-330-58415-7.
External links
- ET122 details published by ETR (in Japanese)