KiHa 189 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{Infobox train
| name = KiHa 189 series
| image = JRW Kiha189-H1 Hamakaze-4.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = KiHa 189 series on a Hamakaze service in December 2023
| service =
| manufacturer = Niigata Transys
| factory =
| family =
| replaced = KiHa 181 series
| yearconstruction = 2010
| yearservice = 7 November 2010
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction=
| numberbuilt = 21 vehicles
| numberservice = 21 vehicles (7 sets)
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 3 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers = H1–H7
| operator = JR-West
| depots = Kyoto
| lines = Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Bantan Line, Sanin Main Line
| carbody = Stainless steel
| trainlength =
| carlength = {{Plainlist|
- {{convert|20,870|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars)
- {{convert|20,800|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)
}}
| width = {{convert|2,900|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|3,650|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight =
| doors = One per side
| weight =
| acceleration = {{convert|2.0|km/h/s|abbr=on}}
| deceleration = {{plainlist|
- Service: {{convert|4.6|km/h/s|abbr=on}}
- Emergency: {{convert|5.2|km/h/s|abbr=on}}
}}
| traction =
| engine = SA6D140HE-2 (×2 per car)
| poweroutput = {{convert|450|hp|abbr=on}} per engine {{nowrap|(at 2,100 rpm)}}
| transmission = Hydraulic
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| bogies = WDT66
| brakes = Engine brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
| safety = ATS-SW, ATS-P
| coupling =
| multipleworking =
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|KiHa 189 series|キハ189系|Kiha-189-kei}} is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on Hamakaze limited express services between {{STN|Osaka|x}} and {{STN|Tottori|x}} since November 2010 and Biwako Express services between Osaka and {{STN|Maibara|x}} since March 2014. {{Cite web | script-title = ja:特急「はまかぜ」新型車両展示会の開催について | trans-title = Details of new "Hamakaze" train display | publisher = JR-West | date = 10 September 2010 | url = http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174965_799.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 16 September 2010 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100914070703/http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174965_799.html | archivedate = 14 September 2010 | df = dmy-all }}
Operations
- Hamakaze (from November 2010)
- Biwako Express (from March 2014)
Formation
Trains are formed as 3-car sets, as shown below.{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: キハ189系特急形気動車 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series Limited Express DMU|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine | volume = 50| issue = 590| pages =66–69| publisher = Kōyūsha | location = Japan | date = June 2010}}
| class="wikitable" | |||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation
| Mc2 || M1 || Mc1 | |||
| Numbering
| KiHa 189-1000 || KiHa 188 || KiHa 189 | |||
| Seating capacity
| 60 || 56 || 40 | |||
| Weight (t)
| 48.0 || 47.5 || 49.5 |
File:JRwest Kiha189-1003.jpg|KiHa 189-1000
File:JRwest Kiha188-3.jpg|KiHa 188
File:JRwest Kiha189-3.jpg|KiHa 189
Interior
The trains are all standard-class, with a total seating capacity of 156 passengers per 3-car set. Seating is in standard 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 970 mm, an increase of 60 mm compared with the earlier KiHa 181 series trains.{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: JR西日本 キハ189系特急型気動車 |trans-title=JR-West KiHa 189 series Limited Express DMU|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 39| issue = 314| pages =68–69| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = June 2010}}
File:JRW series189 ordinarycar-inside.JPG|Interior view, December 2011
File:JRW series189 leddisplay.JPG|LED passenger information display
History
The first three-car set was delivered from Niigata Transys to Fukui Depot on 19 March 2010, with test running commencing on 23 March.{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: 甲種鉄道車両輸送計画表 |trans-title=New rolling stock delivery schedule|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 39| issue = 312|page=124| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = April 2010}}{{Cite web | script-title=ja:キハ189系が試運転を実施 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series test running starts | work = Japan Railfan Magazine online |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. | date = 23 March 2010 | url = http://railf.jp/news/2010/03/24/180900.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 24 March 2010}}
The trains entered revenue service from 7 November 2010.{{Cite web | script-title=ja:キハ189系が“はまかぜ”で営業運転を開始 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series enters revenue service on "Hamakaze" | work = Japan Railfan Magazine online |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. | date = 8 November 2010 | url = http://railf.jp/news/2010/11/08/105800.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 8 November 2010}}
= Hana Akari =
In October 2022, JR-West announced plans to remodel a KiHa 189 series set into a sightseeing train. The renovated train, designed by Yasuyuki Kawanishi, is scheduled to commence operation in late 2024.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title= |script-title=ja:JR西日本キハ189系改造、新たな観光列車が北陸DCに合わせデビュー |trans-title=JR-West KiHa 189 series to be remodeled into a new sightseeing train for the Hokuriku Destination Campaign |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221012-2479139/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}} In June 2024, set H5 was converted to become the KiHa 189-7000 series sightseeing train branded {{Nihongo|"Hana Akari"|はなあかり}}.{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=キハ189系「はなあかり」が登場 |trans-title=Introducing the Kiha 189 series "Hana Akari" |url=https://railf.jp/news/2024/06/28/052000.html |access-date=28 June 2024 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=Japanese |publication-place=Japan}}
The Hana Akari trainset is scheduled to enter revenue service on 5 October 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title= |script-title=ja:JR西日本の豪華観光列車「はなあかり」お披露目 {{!}} 話題 |trans-title=JR West unveils luxury sightseeing "Hana Akari" train |url=https://tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/topic/entry-4046.html |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Tetsudo Shimbun |language=ja}}
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References
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External links
{{commons category|JR West Kiha 189|KiHa 189 series}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20121127184239/http://railf.jp/car/jr/west/dc-189.html JR-West KiHa 189 series] (Japan Railfan Magazine Online) {{in lang|ja}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
Category:West Japan Railway Company