Manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries Number built 34 vehicles | Refurbishment 2007 - 2009, 2016 Number in service 34 vehicles | |
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In service 3 December 1994 – Present Formation 5 or 6 cars per trainset | ||
The HOT7000 series (HOT7000系) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) tilting train type operated by the third-sector operating company Chizu Express and West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on Super Hakuto limited express services between Kyoto, Tottori, and Kurayoshi in Japan since December 1994.
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The designation "HOT" is derived from the initials of the three prefectures along the route served: Hyogo Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, and Tottori Prefecture.
Formation
Trains are normally formed as five-car sets, sometimes lengthened to six cars.
History
The first trains entered service on 3 December 1994.
Smoking compartments were added to cars 1 and 5 from 1 June 2008.
References
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