| KiHa 75 | |
| Service: | 1993–present |
| Manufacturer: | Nippon Sharyo |
| Replaced: | KiHa 58/65 series |
| Yearconstruction: | 1993–1999 |
| Yearservice: | 1 August 1993 |
| Numberbuilt: | 40 vehicles (20 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 40 vehicles (20 sets) |
| Formation: | 2 cars per set |
| Operator: | JR Central |
| Depots: | Nagoya |
| Lines: | Kansai Main Line, Sangū Line, Kisei Main Line, Takayama Main Line, Taita Line, Ise Line |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 20800mm |
| Width: | 2900mm |
| Height: | 3630mm |
| Doors: | Three pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 120km/h |
| Engine: | C-DMF14HZB x2(Cummins N14 Series) |
| Poweroutput: | 350 hp per engine |
| Transmission: | C-DW14A (hydraulic) |
| Bogies: | C-DT60 (KiHa 75-0/100), C-DT60B (KiHa 75-200/300/400/500) |
The is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on Local, Rapid and Rapid Mie services in Japan since 1993.[1] They were also formerly used for the Kasuga Express service until it was discontinued in March 2006.
A total of 40 cars were built, operating as 2-car sets, with the class divided into three sub-classes: KiHa 75-0/100, KiHa 75-200/300, and KiHa 75-400/500.[2]
Twelve cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in June and July 1993.[3] These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 August 1993 on Mie rapid services, replacing ageing KiHa 58 and 65 series DMUs.[1]
| Designation | Mc1 | Mc2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KiHa 75-0 | KiHa 75-100 | |
| Weight (t) | 38.5 | 37.8 | |
| Capacity (Total/seated) | 129/52 | 134/56 |
The KiHa 75-0 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed.[3] Seating consists of transverse flip-over seats arranged 2+2 abreast.[3]
Sixteen cars formed as eight 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February 1999. These featured a number of minor changes compared with the earlier KiHa 75-0/100 sets. Externally, an additional set of headlights was included above the end gangway connections.[3]
| Numbering | KiHa 75-200 | KiHa 75-300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (t) | 40.2 | 39.4 | |
| Capacity (Total/seated) | 133/52 | 138/56 |
The KiHa 75-200 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed.[3] The seating was the same design as that used on 313 series EMUs, still arranged in a transverse 2+2 abreast configuration.[3]
Twelve more cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February and March 1999. These were broadly similar to the KiHa 75-200/300 sets delivered at the same time, but were equipped for wanman driver only operation.[3]
The KiHa 75-400/500 sets are formed as follows.[4]
| Numbering | KiHa 75-400 | KiHa 75-500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (t) | 40.4 | 39.6 | |
| Capacity (Total/seated) | 131/52 | 135/56 |
The KiHa 75-400 cars have a universal access toilet. Unlike the earlier sets, these cars were not fitted with a card-operated payphone.[3]