| 221 series | |
| Factory: | Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka |
| Family: | Amenity Liner |
| Replaced: | 113 series, 117 series, 201 series |
| Yearconstruction: | 1989–1992 |
| Yearservice: | March 1989 |
| Refurbishment: | 2012–2020 |
| Numberbuilt: | 474 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | 474 vehicles |
| Formation: | 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | JR-West |
| Depots: | Aboshi, Nara, Kyoto |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20000mm |
| Width: | 2950mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 120abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Traction: | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
| Traction Motors: | WMT61S WMT64S |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
| Collectionmethod: | WPS27 scissors-type pantograph |
| Brakes: | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety: | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Coupling: | Shibata-Type |
| Multipleworking: | 223/225 series |
The is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.[1] [2]
, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.[4]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T' | M1 | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 | |
| Designation | Tc' | M1 | T | Mc1 | |
| Numbering | KuHa 220 | MoHa 220 | SaHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc' | Mc1 | |
| Numbering | KuHa 220 | KuMoHa 220 |
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T | M' | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 221 | SaHa 221 | MoHa 221 | KuMoHa 221 |
The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.
Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.
The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.[2]
The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.[5]
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.[6] Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways.[6] The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.[7]