{{short description|Japanese train type}} {{Infobox train | name = KiHa 189 series | image = JRW Kiha189-H1 Hamakaze-4.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = KiHa 189 series on a ''Hamakaze'' service in December 2023 | service = | manufacturer = [[Niigata Transys]] | factory = | family = | replaced = [[KiHa 181 series]] | yearconstruction = 2010 | yearservice = 7 November 2010 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction= | numberbuilt = 21 vehicles | numberservice = 21 vehicles (7 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 3 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = H1–H7 | capacity = 156 (monoclass)<ref name="dj314"/> | operator = [[JR-West]] | depots = Kyoto | lines = [[Tōkaidō Main Line]], [[Sanyō Main Line]], [[Bantan Line]], [[Sanin Main Line]] | carbody = Stainless steel | trainlength = | carlength = {{Plainlist| * {{convert|20,870|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars) * {{convert|20,800|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars) }} | width = {{convert|2,900|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|3,650|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | floorheight = | doors = One per side | maxspeed = {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}<ref name="jrwest20090326">JR-West press release: [http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174177_799.html "特急「はまかぜ」への新型気動車の投入について" [Introduction of new diesel trains on limited express ''Hamakaze'' services] (26 March 2009)] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100317094716/http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174177_799.html |date=17 March 2010 }}. Retrieved on 15 March 2010. {{in lang|ja}}</ref> | weight = | acceleration = {{convert|2.0|km/h/s|abbr=on}} | deceleration = {{plainlist| * Service: {{convert|4.6|km/h/s|abbr=on}} * Emergency: {{convert|5.2|km/h/s|abbr=on}} }} | traction = | engine = SA6D140HE-2 (×2 per car) | poweroutput = {{convert|450|hp|abbr=on}} per engine {{nowrap|(at 2,100 rpm)}} | transmission = Hydraulic | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | bogies = WDT66 | brakes = [[Engine braking|Engine brake]], [[electronically controlled pneumatic brakes]] | safety = ATS-SW, ATS-P | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}} }}
The {{Nihongo|'''KiHa 189 series'''|キハ189系|Kiha-189-kei}} is a [[diesel multiple unit]] (DMU) train type operated by [[West Japan Railway Company]] (JR-West) on ''[[Hamakaze]]'' [[limited express]] services between {{STN|Osaka|x}} and {{STN|Tottori|x}} since November 2010 and ''[[Biwako Express]]'' services between Osaka and {{STN|Maibara|x}} since March 2014. <ref name="jrwest20100910">{{Cite web | script-title = ja:特急「はまかぜ」新型車両展示会の開催について | trans-title = Details of new "Hamakaze" train display | publisher = JR-West | date = 10 September 2010 | url = http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174965_799.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 16 September 2010 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100914070703/http://www.westjr.co.jp/news/newslist/article/1174965_799.html | archivedate = 14 September 2010 | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
==Operations== * ''[[Hamakaze]]'' (from November 2010) * ''[[Biwako Express]]'' (from March 2014)
==Formation== Trains are formed as 3-car sets, as shown below.<ref name="railfan590">{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: キハ189系特急形気動車 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series Limited Express DMU|magazine=[[Japan Railfan Magazine]] | volume = 50| issue = 590| pages =66–69| publisher = Kōyūsha | location = Japan | date = June 2010}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Car No. !! 1 !! 2 !! 3 |- ! Designation | Mc2 || M1 || Mc1 |- ! Numbering | KiHa 189-1000 || KiHa 188 || KiHa 189 |- ! Seating capacity | 60 || 56 || 40 |- ! Weight (t) | 48.0 || 47.5 || 49.5 |}
<gallery widths=180> File:JRwest Kiha189-1003.jpg|KiHa 189-1000 File:JRwest Kiha188-3.jpg|KiHa 188 File:JRwest Kiha189-3.jpg|KiHa 189 </gallery>
==Interior== The trains are all standard-class, with a total seating capacity of 156 passengers per 3-car set. Seating is in standard 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 970 mm, an increase of 60 mm compared with the earlier [[KiHa 181 series]] trains.<ref name="dj314">{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: JR西日本 キハ189系特急型気動車 |trans-title=JR-West KiHa 189 series Limited Express DMU|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 39| issue = 314| pages =68–69| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = June 2010}}</ref>
<gallery widths=180> File:JRW series189 ordinarycar-inside.JPG|Interior view, December 2011 File:JRW series189 leddisplay.JPG|LED passenger information display </gallery>
==History== The first three-car set was delivered from [[Niigata Transys]] to Fukui Depot on 19 March 2010, with test running commencing on 23 March.<ref name="dj312">{{cite magazine| script-title = ja: 甲種鉄道車両輸送計画表 |trans-title=New rolling stock delivery schedule|magazine=Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine | volume = 39| issue = 312|page=124| publisher = Kōtsū Shimbun | location = Japan | date = April 2010}}</ref><ref name="railfan20100323">{{Cite web | script-title=ja:キハ189系が試運転を実施 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series test running starts | work = Japan Railfan Magazine online |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. | date = 23 March 2010 | url = https://railf.jp/news/2010/03/24/180900.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 24 March 2010}}</ref>
The trains entered revenue service from 7 November 2010.<ref name="railfan20101108">{{Cite web | script-title=ja:キハ189系が“はまかぜ”で営業運転を開始 |trans-title=KiHa 189 series enters revenue service on "Hamakaze" | work = Japan Railfan Magazine online |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. | date = 8 November 2010 | url = https://railf.jp/news/2010/11/08/105800.html | language = Japanese | accessdate = 8 November 2010}}</ref>
=== Hana Akari === In October 2022, JR-West announced plans to remodel a KiHa 189 series set into a sightseeing train. The renovated train, designed by Yasuyuki Kawanishi, is scheduled to commence operation in late 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title= |script-title=ja:JR西日本キハ189系改造、新たな観光列車が北陸DCに合わせデビュー |trans-title=JR-West KiHa 189 series to be remodeled into a new sightseeing train for the Hokuriku Destination Campaign |url=https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20221012-2479139/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=Mynavi News |language=ja}}</ref> In June 2024, set H5 was converted to become the KiHa 189-7000 series sightseeing train branded {{Nihongo|"Hana Akari"|はなあかり}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 June 2024 |title=キハ189系「はなあかり」が登場 |trans-title=Introducing the Kiha 189 series "Hana Akari" |url=https://railf.jp/news/2024/06/28/052000.html |access-date=28 June 2024 |website=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |language=Japanese |publication-place=Japan}}</ref>
The Hana Akari trainset is scheduled to enter revenue service on 5 October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title= |script-title=ja:JR西日本の豪華観光列車「はなあかり」お披露目 {{!}} 話題 |trans-title=JR West unveils luxury sightseeing "Hana Akari" train |url=https://tetsudo-shimbun.com/article/topic/entry-4046.html |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Tetsudo Shimbun |language=ja}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{commons category|JR West Kiha 189|KiHa 189 series}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20121127184239/http://railf.jp/car/jr/west/dc-189.html JR-West KiHa 189 series] (Japan Railfan Magazine Online) {{in lang|ja}}
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