# 815 series

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Japanese train type

815 series 815 series, January 2022 In service 1 October 1999–present Manufacturers Hitachi, JR Kyushu Family name Hitachi A-train Replaced 423 series, 457 series, 475 series Constructed 1999 Number built 52 vehicles (26 sets) Number in service 52 vehicles (26 sets) Formation 2 cars per trainset Fleet numbers N001–N014, N016–N027 Operator JR Kyushu Depots Kumamoto, Ōita Specifications Car body construction Aluminium Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) Doors 3 pairs per side Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)[1] Electric system 20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead catenary) Current collection Pantograph Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The **815 series** (815系, *815-kei*) is an AC [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) (EMU) train type operated on local services by [Kyushu Railway Company](/source/Kyushu_Railway_Company) (JR Kyushu) in Japan since 1999.[1]

## 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](/source/813_series) design. The trains were introduced on *wanman* [driver only operation](/source/Driver_only_operation) services, replacing ageing [423](/source/423_series), [457](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=457_series&action=edit&redlink=1), and [475 series](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=475_series&action=edit&redlink=1) rolling stock.[2]

## History

A total of 26 2-car sets (52 cars) were delivered to Kumamoto and Ōita depots between May and October 1999.[3]

Kumamoto set N015 was renumbered N027 in February 2000.[3]

## Formation

Numbering KuMoHa 815 KuHa 814

The KuMoHa 815 car is fitted with a PS401K single-arm pantograph.[3]

## Interior

Seating is longitudinal throughout. The KuMoHa 815 car has a toilet, and the KuHa 814 car is fitted with a wheelchair space.[3]

		- Driving seat

		- Interior view

		- Priority seating

		- Toilet

		- LED display

## References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to [JR Kyushu 815](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JR_Kyushu_815).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neko2009_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neko2009_1-1) *JR全車輌ハンドブック2009* [*JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009*]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-7770-0836-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-7770-0836-0).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-railfan585_2-0)** "813・815・817系の番台別特徴と輸送形態" [813/815/817 series subclass differences and operation details]. *[Japan Railfan Magazine](/source/Japan_Railfan_Magazine)*. **50** (585): 56–61. January 2010.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-jrr2010_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-jrr2010_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-jrr2010_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-jrr2010_3-3) *JR電車編成表 2010夏* [*JR EMU Formations – Summer 2010*]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-330-14310-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-330-14310-1).

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

v t e Hitachi A-train family E257 series 683 series 815 series 817 series 883-1000 series 885 series Fukuoka Subway 3000 series Hankyu 9000 series Hankyu 9300 series Seibu 20000 series Seibu 30000 series Tobu 50000 series Tobu N100 series Tokyo Metro 05N series Tokyo Metro 10000 series Tōyō Rapid 2000 series TX-1000 series TX-2000 series British Rail Class 385 British Rail Class 395 British Rail Class 800 British Rail Class 801 British Rail Class 802 British Rail Class 803 British Rail Class 805 British Rail Class 807 British Rail Class 810 TRA TEMU1000 TRA EMU3000 Korail Class 200000

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