| Chizu Express HOT7000 series | |
| Service: | 3 December 1994 – Present |
| Manufacturer: | Fuji Heavy Industries |
| Refurbishment: | 2007 - 2009, 2016 |
| Numberbuilt: | 34 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | 34 vehicles |
| Formation: | 5 or 6 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | Chizu Express, JR West |
| Depots: | Yonago |
| Lines: | Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyō Main Line, Chizu Express Chizu Line, Inbi Line, Sanin Main Line |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 20800mm |
| Width: | 2845mm |
| Height: | 3440mm |
| Doors: | One plug door per side |
| Maxspeed: | 130abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Engine: | 355 hp x 2 per car |
| Bogies: | FU46AD, FU46BD |
| Safety: | ATS-SW, ATS-P |
The 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,, and in Japan since December 1994.[1]
The designation "HOT" is derived from the initials of the three prefectures along the route served: Hyogo Prefecture, Okayama Prefecture, and Tottori Prefecture.[2]
Trains are normally formed as five-car sets, sometimes lengthened to six cars.[3]
The first trains entered service on 3 December 1994.[2]
Smoking compartments were added to cars 1 and 5 from 1 June 2008.[4]