{{short description|Japanese train type}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2024}} {{Infobox train | name = 815 series | image = JRK Series815-N014.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = 815 series, January 2022 | service = 1 October 1999–present | manufacturer = [[Hitachi]], [[JR Kyushu]] | factory = | family = [[Hitachi A-train]] | replaced = [[423 series]], [[457 series]], [[475 series]] | yearconstruction = 1999 | yearservice = | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 52 vehicles (26 sets) | numberservice = 52 vehicles (26 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 2 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = N001–N014, N016–N027 | capacity = | operator = [[JR Kyushu]] | depots = Kumamoto, Ōita | lines = | carbody = Aluminium | carlength = {{Convert|20000|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | width = {{Convert|2950|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | height = | floorheight = | doors = 3 pairs per side | maxspeed = {{Convert|120|km/h|mph|round=5|abbr=on}}<ref name="neko2009"/> | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = {{20 kV 60 Hz}} ([[overhead catenary]]) | collectionmethod = [[Pantograph (transport)|Pantograph]] | bogies = | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}} }}
The {{nihongo|'''815 series'''|815系|815-kei}} is an AC [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) train type operated on local services by [[Kyushu Railway Company]] (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.<ref name="neko2009">{{cite book | title = JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 |trans-title= JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009| publisher = Neko Publishing | year = 2009 | location = Japan | isbn = 978-4-7770-0836-0}}</ref>
==Design== The 815 series was the first aluminium-alloy EMU to be ordered by JR Kyushu, and was designed to be lighter than the earlier [[813 series]] design. The trains were introduced on ''wanman'' [[driver only operation]] services, replacing ageing [[423 series|423]], [[457 series|457]], and [[475 series]] rolling stock.<ref name="railfan585">{{cite journal| title = 813・815・817系の番台別特徴と輸送形態 |trans-title= 813/815/817 series subclass differences and operation details | journal = [[Japan Railfan Magazine]] | volume = 50| issue = 585|pages=56–61| date = January 2010}}</ref>
==History== A total of 26 2-car sets (52 cars) were delivered to Kumamoto and Ōita depots between May and October 1999.<ref name="jrr2010">{{cite book |title = JR電車編成表 2010夏 |trans-title= JR EMU Formations – Summer 2010| publisher = JRR | date = May 2010 | location = Japan | isbn = 978-4-330-14310-1}}</ref>
Kumamoto set N015 was renumbered N027 in February 2000.<ref name="jrr2010"/>
==Formation== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Numbering | KuMoHa 815 || KuHa 814 |}
The KuMoHa 815 car is fitted with a PS401K single-arm pantograph.<ref name="jrr2010"/>
==Interior== Seating is longitudinal throughout. The KuMoHa 815 car has a toilet, and the KuHa 814 car is fitted with a wheelchair space.<ref name="jrr2010"/> <gallery> File:JR-Series815 Inside-Cab.jpg|Driving seat File:JR-Series815 Inside.jpg|Interior view File:JR-Series815 Inside Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating File:JR-Series815 Inside Toilet.jpg|Toilet File:JR-Series815 Inside LED.jpg|LED display </gallery>
==References== {{Commons category}} {{reflist}}
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[[Category:Electric multiple units of Japan]] [[Category:Kyushu Railway Company]] [[Category:Hitachi multiple units]] [[Category:Train-related introductions in 1999]] [[Category:20 kV AC multiple units]]