In service 7 November 2010– Replaced KiHa 181 series Number built 21 vehicles | Manufacturer Niigata Transys Constructed 2010 Number in service 21 vehicles (7 sets) | |
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The KiHa 189 series (キハ189系, Kiha-hyaku-hachijūkyū-kei) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on Hamakaze limited express services between Osaka and Tottori in Japan since November 2010.
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Operations
Formation
Trains are formed as 3-car sets, as shown below.
Interior
The trains are all standard-class, with a total seating capacity of 156 passengers per 3-car set. Seating is in standard 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 970 mm, an increase of 60 mm compared with the earlier KiHa 181 series trains.
History
The first three-car set was delivered from Niigata Transys to Fukui Depot on 19 March 2010, with test running commencing on 23 March.
The trains entered revenue service from 7 November 2010.
References
KiHa 189 series Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA