ET122
{{short description|Japanese diesel multiple unit operated by the Echigo Tokimeki Railway}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2014}}
{{Infobox train
| name = ET122
| image = Series-ET122-1.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = ET122-1 in October 2021
| service =
| manufacturer = Niigata Transys
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| family =
| replaced =
| yearconstruction = 2014–2016
| yearservice = 14 March 2015
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| numberbuilt = 10 vehicles
| numberservice = 8 vehicles
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| formation = 1/2 cars per unit
| fleetnumbers = {{Plainlist|
- ET122-1 – ET122-8
- ETT122-1001 – ET122-1002
}}
| capacity =
| operator = Echigo Tokimeki Railway
| depots = Naoetsu
| lines = Nihonkai Hisui Line
| carbody = Stainless steel
Steel (ET122-1000)
| carlength = {{Convert|20,800|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| width = {{Convert|2,900|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|4,040|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight = {{Convert|1,170|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| doors = Two pairs per side
| maxspeed = {{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}
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| engine = SA6D140HE-2
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| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
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The ET122 is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by the third-sector railway operator Echigo Tokimeki Railway (ETR) on the Nihonkai Hisui Line between {{STN|Naoetsu|x}} and {{STN|Ichiburi|x}} in Niigata Prefecture since operations on the line were transferred from West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on 14 March 2015.{{cite magazine|script-title=ja: えちごトキめき鉄道ET１２２形|trans-title=Echigo Tokimeki Railway ET122|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 55|issue = 645 |pages=69–71 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language= Japanese |date = January 2015}} Built by Niigata Transys and based on the JR West KiHa 122 series DMU design, the fleet consists of a total of eight single-car units.
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). Both types have a wheelchair space at one end and a universal access toilet.
File:Series-ET122-1000.jpg|The ET122-1000 Setsugekka train in service in May 2022
File:Series-ET122 Inside.jpg|The interior of a standard car in October 2021
A two-car resort train classified ET122-1000 (cars ET122-1001 + ET122-1002) and branded {{Nihongo||雪月花|Setsugekka|lit. "Snow, Moon, Flowers"}} was built by Niigata Transys and delivered in March 2016.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2016/03/25/150000.html|script-title=ja: ET122形1000番台「雪月花」が甲種輸送される|trans-title=ET122-1000 series "Setsugekka" delivered|date= 25 March 2016|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 25 March 2016}} This trainset entered service on 23 April 2016, operating mainly at weekends.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2016/04/24/202000.html|script-title=ja: 「えちごトキめきリゾート雪月花」が営業運転を開始|trans-title="Echigo Tokimeki Resort Setsugekka" enters service|date= 24 April 2016|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 25 April 2016}}
Operations
The trains normally operate on the ETR's Nihonkai Hisui Line between {{STN|Naoetsu|x}} and {{STN|Ichiburi|x}} in Niigata Prefecture, with through-running to and from {{STN|Tomari|x|Toyama}} on the Ainokaze Toyama Railway Line in Toyama Prefecture.
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".{{cite web |url= http://www.echigo-tokimeki.co.jp/PDF/141111_ET122.pdf|title= Special-event car liveries|date= 11 November 2014|publisher= Echigo Tokimeki Railway Company|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20141129051014/http://www.echigo-tokimeki.co.jp/PDF/141111_ET122.pdf|archivedate= 29 November 2014|accessdate= 25 March 2016}}
File:ETR ET122kei Naoetsu Station.jpg|Special-event car ET122-7 in "Nihonkai Stream" livery in July 2018
File:Echigo Tokimeki Railway ET122-8 20150510 01.jpg|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.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2014/12/04/180000.html |script-title=ja: えちごトキめき鉄道ET122形が北陸本線で試運転 |trans-title=Echigo Tokimeki Railway ET122 test run on Hokuriku Main Line|date= 4 December 2014|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= Japanese|archiveurl= |archivedate= |accessdate= 4 December 2014}}
In May 2017, the ET122-1000 was awarded the 2017 Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.{{cite web |url= http://www.jrc.gr.jp/e/award/bl/bl2017|title= 2017's Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize|date= May 2017|publisher= Japan Railfan Club|location= Japan|accessdate= 26 May 2017}}
Fleet details
The individual build histories are as follows.{{cite book |script-title=ja: 私鉄車両編成表 2015 |trans-title=Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015 |publisher = Kotsu Shimbunsha |date = 23 July 2015 |location = Japan |language = Japanese |page = 106|isbn = 978-4-330-58415-7|title=私鉄車両編成表 }}
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| Car No. | Delivery date | Livery |
|---|---|---|
| ET122-1 | rowspan="2" |20 October 2014 | rowspan="6"| {{Color box|MediumBlue|border=darkgray}} Standard livery |
| ET122-2 | ||
| ET122-3 | 3 March 2015 | |
| ET122-4 | rowspan="5" |19 January 2015 | |
| ET122-5 | ||
| ET122-6 | ||
| ET122-7 | {{Color box|DodgerBlue|border=darkgray}} "Nihonkai Stream" livery | |
| ET122-8 | {{Color box|LemonChiffon|border=darkgray}} "3 Cities Flowers" livery | |
| ET122-1001 | rowspan="2" | March 2016 | rowspan=2 | {{Color box|Red|border=darkgray}} Setsugekka resort train |
| ET122-1002 |
References
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External links
{{Commons category}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20141204195020/http://www.echigo-tokimeki.co.jp/PDF/141027_ET122.pdf ET122 details published by ETR] {{in lang|ja}}
Category:Diesel multiple units of Japan