M250 series
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The M250 series (M250系, M250-kei), branded "Super Rail Cargo", is a freight electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) in Japan. It entered service in 2004 with the objective of reducing emissions and carrying general freight for small package forwarders (such as special delivery services). The M250 series is JR Freight's first container train with distributed traction. It is manufactured by Nippon Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Toshiba.
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M250 series | |
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In service | 2004–present |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo, Toshiba |
Constructed | 2002–2003 |
Number built | 42 cars (2 full sets + spare cars) |
Formation | 16 cars per trainset |
Operators | JR Freight |
Depots | Ōi |
Lines served | Tōkaidō Main Line |
Specifications | |
Car length | 20,300 mm (66 ft 7+1⁄4 in) |
Width | 2,800 mm (9 ft 2+1⁄4 in) |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) |
Power output | 220 kW (295 hp) x 16 = 3,520 kW (4,720 hp) |
Deceleration | 5.2 km/(h⋅s) (3.2 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead line |
Current collector(s) | FPS130 single-arm pantograph |
Safety system(s) | ATS-SF, ATS-PF |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 48th Blue Ribbon Award in 2005. |
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