Aoimori 703 series
The Aoimori 703 series (青い森703系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the third-sector railway operator Aoimori Railway on the Aoimori Railway Line in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, since March 2014.[2]
| Aoimori 703 series | |
|---|---|
 A 703 series set at Aomori Station in October 2015 | |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Constructed | 2013 |
| Entered service | 15 March 2014 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number in service | 4 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Capacity | 270 per set |
| Operator(s) | Aoimori Railway |
| Line(s) served | Aoimori Railway Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 43,550 mm (142 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) (service) 120 km/h (75 mph) (design)[1] |
| Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC, 50 Hz |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead lines |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Overview
Based on the JR East E721 series EMUs first introduced in 2006, two two-car 703 series trains were manufactured by J-TREC in Yokohama, Kanagawa.[3][4] Built at a total cost of 800 million yen, one set was purchased directly by the Aoimori Railway, and one set is leased.[5]
Formation
The two two-car sets consist of one motored ("Mc") car and one unpowered trailer ("Tc") car, and are formed as shown below.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | Mc |
| Numbering | Aoimori 702-1x | Aoimori 703-1x |
The "Mc" car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of transverse seating bays and longitudinal bench seating.[2] Passenger information is provided by LED displays above the doorways.[3] The trains are equipped with universal access toilets.[1]
History
The two sets on order were delivered from J-TREC's Yokohama factory to Aomori in November 2013.[6] The two sets entered revenue service from the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014.[2]
Future plans
Effective the timetable revision on 18 March 2023, 703 series will operate as far south as Sannohe Station on the Aoimori Railway Line.[7] Trains currently only operate as far south as Hachinohe Station.
The first two sets on delivery from J-TREC in November 2013
The first two sets being delivered in November 2013
See also
References
- 青い森鉄道 青い森703系 [Aoimori Railway Aoimori 703 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 54, no. 636. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2014. pp. 66–67.
- 3月15日ダイヤ改正と各地の話題 [15 March timetable revision and topics from around the regions]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43, no. 361. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. May 2014. p. 15.
- 青い森鉄道 青い森703系を導入 [Aoimori Railway to introduce Aoimori 703 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 53, no. 632. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 2013. p. 59.
- 甲種・特大運行計画2013年11月 [November 2013 Delivery and Oversize Load Schedules]. Train (in Japanese). 39 (467): 147. November 2013.
- 青い森鉄道:来年３月に新型車両 バリアフリー化や定員増 [Aoimori Railway to introduce new trains from March next year: Improved accessibility and increased capacity]. Mainichi.jp (in Japanese). Japan: The Mainichi Newspapers. 25 September 2013. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- 青い森703系が甲種輸送される [Aomori 703 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- "青い森703系の運行区間拡大、三戸駅へ - 青い森鉄道3/18ダイヤ改正" [Aoimori Series 703 service expanded to Sannohe Station effective 18 March]. MyNavi Corporation (in Japanese). 22 December 2022. Archived from the original on 23 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
External links
- Aoimori Railway website (in Japanese)