731 series
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The 731 series (731系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1996.[2]
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731 series | |
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Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Hitachi[1] |
Replaced | 711 series |
Constructed | 1996–2006 |
Entered service | 24 December 1996 |
Number built | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
Number in service | 63 vehicles (21 sets) |
Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | G-101–121 |
Operators | JR Hokkaido |
Depots | Sapporo |
Lines served | Hakodate Main Line, Chitose Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length | 21.67 m (71 ft 1 in) (end cars) 21.3 m (69 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) |
Height | 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
Doors | 3 per side |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Electric system(s) | 20 kV AC (50 Hz) overhead line |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Multiple working | 721 series, 733 series, 735 series, KiHa 201 series |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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