:221 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Expand Japanese}}
{{Infobox train
| name = 221 series
| image = JR West 221 Yamatoji rapid.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = A 221 series formation in March 2008
| service =
| manufacturer = {{Plainlist|
- JR-West Gotō Works
- JR-West Takatori Works
- Hitachi
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries
- Kinki Sharyo
}}
| factory = Kobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, Higashiōsaka
| family = Amenity Liner
| replaced = 113 series, 117 series, 201 series
| yearconstruction = 1989–1992
| yearservice = March 1989
| refurbishment = 2012–2020
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberbuilt = 474 vehicles
| numberservice = 474 vehicles
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers =
| capacity =
| operator = JR-West
| depots = Aboshi, Nara, Kyoto
| lines = {{Plainlist|
- {{rcb|JR West|Tokaido|route}} Tōkaidō Main Line
- {{rcb|JR West|San'yo A|route}} Sanyō Main Line
- {{RouteBox|A|Hokuriku Main Line|#0072bc}} Hokuriku Main Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Ako|route|type=A}} Akō Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Kosei|route}} Kosei Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Bantan|route}} Bantan Line
- {{rcb|JR West|San'in E|route}} San'in Main Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Osaka|route}} Osaka Loop Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Osaka Higashi|route}} Osaka Higashi Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Nara|route}} Nara Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Yamatoji|route}} Yamatoji Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Wakayama|route}} Wakayama Line
- {{rcb|JR West|Sakurai|route}} Sakurai Line
}}
| carbody = Steel
| carlength = {{Convert|20,000|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|2,950|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height =
| floorheight =
| doors = 3 pairs per side
| maxspeed = {{Convert|120|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}
| weight =
| acceleration =
| deceleration =
| traction = Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control
| traction motors = WMT61S
WMT64S
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead line
| collectionmethod = WPS27 scissors-type pantograph
| bogies =
| brakes = Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
| safety = ATS-P, ATS-SW
| coupling = Shibata-Type
| multipleworking = 223/225 series
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|221 series|221系|221-kei}} 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.{{cite book| last = Haraguchi| first = Takayuki| script-title=ja: Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌| publisher = Sekai Bunka| date = 2009| location = Japan| page =79| isbn = 978-4-418-09905-4| title = Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版}}{{cite book| script-title=ja: JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 |trans-title= JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009| publisher = Neko Publishing| date = 2009| location = Japan| pages = 271–272| isbn = 978-4-7770-0836-0|title= Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009}}
Operations
- Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) ({{STN|Maibara|x}} - {{STN|Kōbe|x}}, until 2023)
- Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line) (Kōbe - {{STN|Kamigōri|x}}, until 2023)
- Hokuriku Main Line (Biwako Line) ({{STN|Nagahama|x}} - Maibara, until 2023)
- Kosei Line ({{STN|Yamashina|x}} - {{STN|Ōmi-Imazu|x}})
- Osaka Loop Line (only on Rapid service, Regional Rapid service and Local train)
- Osaka Higashi Line (from 12 March 2022){{Cite web |date=2022-03-12 |title=おおさか東線で221系の運用開始 |trans-title=221 series starts operation on the Osaka Higashi Line |url=https://railf.jp/news/2022/03/12/203000.html |access-date=2022-03-12 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |language=ja}}
- Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) ({{STN|Kamo|x|Kyoto}} - {{STN|JR Namba|x}})
- Nara Line
- Sakurai Line (Manyō-Mahoroba Line)
- Wakayama Line ({{STN|Ōji|x|Nara}} - {{STN|Gojō|x|Nara}})
- Akō Line ({{STN|Aioi|x|Hyōgo}} - {{STN|Banshū-Akō|x}}, until 2023)
- Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) ({{STN|Kyoto|x}} - {{STN|Fukuchiyama|x}})
- Bantan Line ({{STN|Himeji|x}} - {{STN|Teramae|x}}, until 2023)
Formations
{{As of|2012|10|01}}, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.{{cite book |script-title=ja: JR電車編成表 2013冬 |trans-title= JR EMU Formations - Winter 2013| publisher = JRR| date = November 2012| location = Japan| page = 406| isbn = 978-4-330-33112-6|title= Jr電車編成表 2013冬}}
= Aboshi Depot =
==8-car sets (A prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||||||
| 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 |
==6-car sets (B prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||||
| 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 |
==4-car sets (C prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation
| Tc || T || M' || Mc | ||||
| Numbering
| KuHa 221 || SaHa 221 || MoHa 221 || KuMoHa 221 |
= Nara Depot =
==8-car sets (NB prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||||||
| 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 |
==6-car sets (NC prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||||
| 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 |
==4-car sets (NA prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| 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 |
==2-car sets==
| class="wikitable" | ||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation
| Tc' || Mc1 | ||
| Numbering
| KuHa 220 || KuMoHa 220 |
= Kyoto Depot =
==4-car sets (K prefix)==
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| 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.
Interior
Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.
File:JR West series 221 seat2.JPG|The seat in a 221 series train
File:JRW series221 inside.jpg|Original interior style in May 2009
file:JRW series221 inside(renewal).jpg|Interior of a refurbished train
File:JR-221(3).jpg|Original LED passenger information display in September 2005
File:JRW series221 ledinfomation(renewal).jpg|LED passenger information display of a refurbished train in October 2014
file:JRW series221 toilet(renewal).jpg|Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train
History
The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.
The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.{{cite web|url=http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm |script-title=ja:ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞 選定車両一覧 |trans-title=Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize Winners List |date=29 May 2012 |website=jrc.gr.jp |publisher=Japan Railfan Club |location=Japan |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026185520/http://www.jrc.gr.jp/award/bl/bllist.htm |archivedate=2010-10-26 |accessdate=9 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}
=Refurbishment=
File:Jrwest 221 K12 Renewal 121227.jpg
From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.{{cite press release| script-title=ja:221系近郊型電車のリニューアルについて |trans-title= 221 series outer-suburban EMU refurbishment| language = Japanese| publisher = West Japan Railway Company| date = 8 January 2013| url = http://www.westjr.co.jp/press/article/2013/01/page_3098.html |accessdate = 8 January 2013}} Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways. The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2013/01/13/073000.html|script-title=ja:221系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始|trans-title= Refurbished 221 series in revenue service|date= 13 January 2013|website= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|accessdate= 13 January 2013}}
References
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