In service 1993–Present Constructed 1993–1995 Number in service 27 vehicles | Manufacturer Fuji Heavy Industries Number built 27 vehicles Formation Single car | |
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The KiHa 150 (キハ150形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit operated by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) in Japan.
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Variants
A total of 27 cars were built, with the class divided into two sub-classes: KiHa 150-0 (17 cars) and KiHa 150-100 (10 cars).
KiHa 150-0
Ten KiHa 150-0 cars were built by Fuji Heavy Industries between February and May 1993 and allocated to Asahikawa Depot for use on Furano Line and Nemuro Main Line duties. A further seven cars (KiHa 150-11 to 17) were delivered in January and February 1995, and allocated to Naebo Depot for use on Hakodate Main Line services.
These cars have double-glazed sealed windows with air-conditioning.
KiHa 150-100
Ten KiHa 150-100 cars (KiHa 150-101 to 110) were delivered in May 1993 and allocated to Tomakomai Depot for use on Muroran Main Line duties.
These cars have no air-conditioning, with inward-opening hopper windows. External livery included a broad light green waistline stripe, as on the second batch of KiHa 150-0 cars.