| Background: |
|
| 281 series | |
| Manufacturer: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Family: | Haruka |
| Yearconstruction: | 1994–1995 |
| Yearservice: | 4 September 1994 |
| Numberbuilt: | 63 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | 63 vehicles |
| Formation: | 6/3 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | HA601 – HA609, HA631 – HA633 |
| Capacity: | 258 |
| Operator: | JR-West |
| Depots: | Hineno |
| Lines: | Tokaido Main Line, Osaka Loop Line, Hanwa Line, Kansai Airport Line |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20.74m (68.04feet) (end cars) 20m (70feet) (intermediate cars) |
| Width: | 2.92m (09.58feet) |
| Height: | 3.55m (11.65feet) |
| Maxspeed: | 130km/h |
| Acceleration: | 1.8km/h/s |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (3-level GTO) |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC overhead |
| Collectionmethod: | WPS27D scissors-type pantograph |
| Bogies: | WDT55 (motored) WTR239 (trailer) |
| Brakes: | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety: | ATS-P, ATS-SW |
| Multipleworking: | 271 series |
The is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). Introduced on September 4, 1994, it is used exclusively for Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka services to and from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries,[1] the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.
Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc | M | T | T1 | M | Tc | |
| Numbering | KuRo 280 | MoHa 281 | SaHa 281 | SaHa 281-100 | MoHa 281 | KuHa 281 |
The MoHa 281 cars are each fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
| Car No. | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc | T1 | Mc | |
| Numbering | KuHa 280 | SaHa 281-100 | KuMoHa 281 |
The KuMoHa 281 car is fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.