# 303 series > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/303_series > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/303_series.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/303_series > Source revision: 1344874340 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Japanese train type 303 series A 303 series train in August 2017 In service January 2000 – present Manufacturer Kinki Sharyo Constructed 1999–2002 Number built 18 vehicles (3 sets) Number in service 18 vehicles (3 sets) Formation 6 cars per trainset Fleet numbers K01–K03 Operator JR Kyushu Depot Karatsu Lines served Chikuhi Line, Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line Specifications Car body construction Stainless steel Car length 20.25 m (66 ft 5 in) (end cars) 20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars) Width 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) Height 3.62–4.05 m (11 ft 11 in – 13 ft 3 in) Floor height 1.13 m (3 ft 8 in) Doors 4 pairs per side Maximum speed 110 km/h (68 mph) (design) 85 km/h (53 mph) (service) Traction system Hitachi or Toyo Denki IGBT–VVVF Traction motors 16 × MT401K 150 kW (200 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor Power output 2.4 MW (3,200 hp) Electric systems 1,500 V DC Overhead catenary Current collection Pantograph Bogies DT405K, TR405K Safety systems ATC, ATO Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) The **303 series** (303系) is a DC [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) (EMU) commuter train type operated by [Kyushu Railway Company](/source/Kyushu_Railway_Company) (JR Kyushu) on [Chikuhi Line](/source/Chikuhi_Line) and [Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line](/source/Airport_Line_(Fukuoka)) through-running services in [Kyushu](/source/Kyushu), Japan, since 22 January 2000.[1] ## Design The 303 series trains were designed to augment the [103-1500 series](/source/103-1500_series) EMUs used on the Chikuhi Line, coinciding with double-tracking of the section between [Shimoyamato](/source/Shimoyamato_Station) and [Chikuzen-Maebaru](/source/Chikuzen-Maebaru_Station).[2] The trains have lightweight stainless bodies with painted steel cab ends.[2] ## Operations The 303 series trains are used on through services between [Nishi-Karatsu](/source/Nishi-Karatsu_Station) the [Chikuhi Line](/source/Chikuhi_Line) and [Fukuoka Airport](/source/Fukuoka_Airport_Station) on the [Fukuoka City Subway Airport Line](/source/Airport_Line_(Fukuoka)).[3] They are compatible with [automatic train operation](/source/Automatic_train_operation) (ATO) used on the Fukuoka Subway tracks, and are also equipped for *wanman* [driver only operation](/source/Driver_only_operation).[2] ## Formations The fleet consists of three six-car sets, numbered K01 to K03 and based at Karatsu Depot. The sets are formed as shown below with four motored ("M") intermediate cars and non-powered driving trailer ("Tc") cars, with car 1 at the Nishi-Karatsu end.[2][3] Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Designation Tc M M' M M' Tc' Numbering KuHa 303 MoHa 303-100 MoHa 302-0 MoHa 303-0 MoHa 302-100 KuHa 302 Weight (t) 28.4 33.6 32.4 32.4 32.7 26.4 Capacity (total/seated) 140/45 153/51 153/51 153/51 153/51 140/45 Cars 2 and 5 are each equipped with two PS402K single-arm [pantographs](/source/Pantograph_(rail)).[3] ## Interior Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.[2] Car 1 has a [universal access](/source/Universal_access) toilet.[3] - Interior view, July 2010 - The universal-access toilet in car 1, July 2010 ## History The trains entered service on 22 January 2000.[3] A toilet was retrofitted to car 1 in each set between 2003 and 2004 at JR Kyushu's Kokura Works.[3] ## Build details The blocked-off window at the retro-fitted toilet position in car 1 The three sets were built by [Kinki Sharyo](/source/Kinki_Sharyo) between 1999 and 2002.[3] The fleet build details are as shown below.[3] Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered Toilet added K01 Kinki Sharyo 1 December 1999 21 October 2003 K02 4 December 1999 7 November 2003 K03 28 August 2002 30 January 2004 ## References Wikimedia Commons has media related to [JR Kyushu 303](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JR_Kyushu_303). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-haraguchi2009_1-0)** Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). *Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車両*. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. ６７. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-418-09905-4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-418-09905-4). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neko2009_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neko2009_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-neko2009_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-neko2009_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-neko2009_2-4) *JR全車輌ハンドブック2009* [*JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009*]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 385–386, 637. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-7770-0836-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-7770-0836-0). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-jrr2014_summer_3-7) *JR電車編成表 2014夏* [*JR EMU Formations - Summer 2014*]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. 30 May 2014. p. 220. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-330-46614-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-330-46614-9). v t e Multiple units of Kyushu Railway Company Current / active AC EMUs (Shinkansen) 800 N700 N700S DC EMUs 103 303 305 AC/DC EMUs 415 AC EMUs 713 783 787 811 813 815 817 821 883 885 BEC819 DMUs KiHa 31 KiHa 40 KiHa 66 KiHa 71 KiHa 72 KiHa 125 KiHa 183 KiHa 185 KiHa 200 Hybrid DEMUs YC1 Retired / withdrawn AC/DC EMUs 421 423 455 457 475 485 AC EMUs 715 717 DMUs KiHa 20 KiHa 35 KiHa 45 KiHa 52 KiHa 58 KiHa 65 Planned DC EMUs 307 AC/DC EMUs 501 ## External links - [Kinki sharyo](https://www.kinkisharyo.co.jp/english/ourproducts/?cat=1#product_list) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [303 series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/303_series) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/303_series?action=history)). 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