EV-E801 series

The EV-E801 series (EV-E801系, EV-E801-kei) is a two-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Oga Line in Akita Prefecture in northern Japan since 4 March 2017.[2]

EV-E801 series
EV-E801 series set G1 in August 2019
ManufacturerHitachi
Built atKudamatsu, Yamaguchi
Family nameAccum
ReplacedKiHa 40 series
Constructed2016, 2019-
Entered service4 March 2017
Number built12 vehicles (6 sets) [1]
Number in service2 vehicles (1 set)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersG1-G6
Capacity256 per set
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Akita
Line(s) servedOu Main Line, Oga Line
Specifications
Floor height1,135 mm (3 ft 8.7 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed
  • 110 km/h (70 mph) (overhead wire)
  • 85 km/h (55 mph) (battery)
Electric system(s)20 kV AC
Current collection methodOverhead line
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Overview

The train is derived from the experimental 817 series BEMU train developed by JR Kyushu, and will incorporate modifications to cope with the colder climate of Akita Prefecture.[3]

The two-car EV-E801 series train operates as an electric multiple unit (EMU) under the 20 kV AC overhead wire of the Ou Main Line between Akita and Oiwake, a distance of 13.0 km (8.1 mi), and on battery power over the non-electrified Oga Line tracks between Oiwake and Oga, a distance of 26.6 km (16.5 mi), replacing existing KiHa 40 diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains.[3] It can also be recharged via its pantograph at a 20 kV AC recharging facility specially built at Oga Station.[3]

The EV-E800 car is equipped with lithium-ion storage batteries with a total capacity of 360 kWh (at 1,598 V), and operates at a maximum speed of 110 km/h (70 mph) under overhead wires and at 85 km/h (55 mph) on battery power over non-electrified tracks.[3]

Formation

The two-car train is formed as shown below, with one driving motor ("Mc") and one driving trailer ("Tc") car.[4]

Designation McTc'
Numbering EV-E801-1EV-E800-1
Weight (t) 38.137.5
Passenger capacity (seated/total) 40/12940/127

The Mc car is fitted with one single-arm pantograph.[4]

  • Car EV-E801-1 in February 2017
  • Car EV-E801-1 (left) and EV-E800-1 (right) in February 2017
  • Car EV-E800-1 in February 2017

Interior

Internally, the train uses LED lighting throughout.[3] Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating. Both cars have a toilet.[4]

  • The interior of car EV-E801-1 in February 2017, looking toward the driving end
  • The interior of car EV-E801-1 in February 2017
  • The interior of car EV-E800-1 in February 2017
  • The wheelchair and pushchair space in car EV-E800-1 in February 2017
  • The toilet in car EV-E800-1 in February 2017
  • The driving cab of car EV-E801-1 in February 2017

History

Initial details of the new train were formally announced by JR East on 20 November 2015.[5] The train will undergo evaluation and proving trials on the Oga Line ahead of the scheduled introduction on revenue-earning services in March 2017.[2][5]

The two-car trainset was delivered from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi to Akita Depot in December 2016.[6]

On November 2nd, 2020, two new sets G2 and G3 were delivered from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi and arrived at Akita depot two days later, on November 4th. The sets were transported coupled to each other and hauled by a locomotive as a standard freight train.[7]

On November 16th, 2020, three new sets G4, G5, and G6 were delivered from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi and arrived at Akita depot two days later, on November 18th. These sets were also transported as a freight train. [8]

See also

References
  1. "EV-E801系秋田車両センター編成表（最新版）" (in Japanese). Japan. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ２０１７年３月 ダイヤ改正について [March 2017 timetable revision] (PDF). News release (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 16 December 2016. p. 4. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  3. JR東日本、男鹿線に蓄電池電車「EV-E801系」導入へ [JR East to introduce new EV-E801 series battery train on Oga Line]. Response (in Japanese). Japan: IID, Inc. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  4. "新たな「蓄電池電車」を男鹿線に導入します" [New battery train to be introduced on Oga Line] (PDF). Press release (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company Akita Division. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  5. JR男鹿線に新型交流蓄電池電車「EV-E801系」を導入へ JR九州開発車両ベース [New EV-E801 series AC battery train to be introduced on JR Oga Line - based on train developed by JR Kyushu] (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 20 November 2015. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  6. JR東日本EV-E801系が甲種輸送される [JR East EV-E801 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 December 2016. Archived from the original on 10 December 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
  7. "アキG2・G3編成4両日立製作所出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  8. "アキG4・G5・G6編成6両日立製作所出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
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