The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars.[1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "diesel electric car with motors".[2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line.[3]
| H100 series | |
|---|---|
 H100-23 in June 2022 | |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Built at | Kobe |
| Family name | DECMO |
| Replaced | KiHa 40 series |
| Constructed | 2017– |
| Number under construction | 60 units |
| Number in service | 15 units |
| Formation | Single car unit |
| Operators | JR Hokkaido |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Floor height | 1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
| Doors | Two per side |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Power output | 450 hp (340 kW) per car |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Design
editBased on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Interior
editPassenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars.[2] The cars have universal access toilets.[2]
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Transverse seating
History
editDetails about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017.[1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018[4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019.[1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced[5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo.[3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction.[6][needs update]
From 18 March 2023, the H100 series cars are expected to be introduced on the Furano Line.[7]
As of 16 March 2024, all Senmō Main Line and Sekihoku Main Line Local and Rapid services are also operated by H100 series cars.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c JR北海道 新型一般気動車試作車（量産先行車）登場 [JR Hokkaido to introduce new prototype (pre-series) DMUs]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d JR北海道，新形一般気動車H100形「DECMO」を導入へ [JR Hokkaido to introduce new H100 series "DECMO" DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ a b H100形が営業運転を開始 [H100 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ H100形「DECMO」2両が甲種輸送される [Two H100 series "DECMO" cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ H100形増備車が登場 [First H100 series production cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ "H100形電気式気動車（DECMO）の投入線区について" (PDF). JR北海道. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ^ JR北海道，3月18日にダイヤ改正を実施 [JR Hokkaido announces timetable revision from 18 March]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Notice on train timetable changes in March 2024" (PDF). Hokkaido Railway Company. Japan. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
External links
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- JR Hokkaido press release (in Japanese)
Further reading
edit- H100形電気式気動車 [H100 series diesel-electric train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 58, no. 687. Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2018. pp. 74–77.