221 series

Japanese train type

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JR-West Gotō Works
JR-West Takatori Works
Hitachi
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Kinki Sharyo

Built atKobe, Yonago, Kudamatsu, HigashiōsakaFamily nameAmenity LinerReplaced113 series, 117 series, 201 seriesConstructed1989–1992Entered serviceMarch 1989Refurbished2012–2020Number built474 vehiclesNumber in service474 vehiclesFormation2/4/6/8 cars per trainsetOperatorsJR-WestDepotsAboshi, Nara, KyotoLines served

Tōkaidō Main Line
Sanyō Main Line
Hokuriku Main Line
Kosei Line
Akō Line
Bantan Line
San'in Main Line
Osaka Loop Line
Osaka Higashi Line
Nara Line
Yamatoji Line
Wakayama Line
Sakurai Line

SpecificationsCar body constructionSteelCar length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)Doors3 pairs per sideMaximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)Traction systemResistor control + field system superimposed field excitation controlTraction motorsWMT61S
WMT64SElectric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lineCurrent collector(s)WPS27 scissors-type pantographBraking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brakeSafety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SWCoupling systemShibata-TypeMultiple working 223/225 series Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 221 series (221系, 221-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.^[1]^[2]

Operations

Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) (Maibara - Kōbe, until 2023)
Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line) (Kōbe - Kamigōri, until 2023)
Hokuriku Main Line (Biwako Line) (Nagahama - Maibara, until 2023)
Kosei Line (Yamashina - Ōmi-Imazu)
Osaka Loop Line (only on Rapid service, Regional Rapid service and Local train)
Osaka Higashi Line (from 12 March 2022)^[3]
Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (Kamo - JR Namba)
Nara Line
Sakurai Line (Manyō-Mahoroba Line)
Wakayama Line (Ōji - Gojō)
Akō Line (Aioi - Banshū-Akō, until 2023)
Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) (Kyoto - Fukuchiyama)
Bantan Line (Himeji - Teramae, until 2023)

Formations

As of 1 October 2012^[update], the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.^[4]

Aboshi Depot

8-car sets (A prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Tc	T'	M1	T'	M1	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

6-car sets (B prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6
Designation	Tc	T'	M1	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

4-car sets (C prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4
Designation	Tc	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

Nara Depot

8-car sets (NB prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	Tc	T'	M1	T'	M1	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

6-car sets (NC prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6
Designation	Tc	T'	M1	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

4-car sets (NA prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4
Designation	Tc	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221
Designation	Tc'	M1	T	Mc1
Numbering	KuHa 220	MoHa 220	SaHa 220	KuMoHa 220

2-car sets

Car No.	1	2
Designation	Tc'	Mc1
Numbering	KuHa 220	KuMoHa 220

Kyoto Depot

4-car sets (K prefix)

Car No.	1	2	3	4
Designation	Tc	T	M'	Mc
Numbering	KuHa 221	SaHa 221	MoHa 221	KuMoHa 221

The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.

Interior

Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.

The seat in a 221 series train
Original interior style in May 2009
Interior of a refurbished train
Original LED passenger information display in September 2005
LED passenger information display of a refurbished train in October 2014
Wheelchair-accessible toilet of a refurbished train

History

The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.^[2]

The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.^[5]

Refurbishment

From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles.^[6] Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways.^[6] The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.^[7]

References

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^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 79. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
^ ^a ^b Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 271–272. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
^ "おおさか東線で221系の運用開始" [221 series starts operation on the Osaka Higashi Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
^ Jr電車編成表 2013冬 JR電車編成表 2013冬 [JR EMU Formations - Winter 2013]. Japan: JRR. November 2012. p. 406. ISBN 978-4-330-33112-6.
^ ブルーリボン賞・ローレル賞選定車両一覧 [Blue Ribbon & Laurel Prize Winners List]. jrc.gr.jp (in Japanese). Japan: Japan Railfan Club. 29 May 2012. Archived from the original on 26 October 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
^ ^a ^b 221系近郊型電車のリニューアルについて [221 series outer-suburban EMU refurbishment] (Press release) (in Japanese). West Japan Railway Company. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 8 January 2013.
^ 221系リニューアル車が営業運転を開始 [Refurbished 221 series in revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2013.