[Model/Name] Model 283-Series/Ocean Arrow
The 283-Series was introduced on the Kinokuni Line in July 1996 as the "Super Kuroshiro", " Ocean Arrow" to provide reduced travel times and improved service. The train was renamed "Ocean Arrow" in March 1997. Speed increase efforts that have been underway since 1997 have reduced the train's travel time between Wakayama and Shingu by approximately 20 minutes.
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For Standard Configuration (6 Cars) |
Capacity |
Standard Cars: 310; Green Cars: 300; Total: 340 |
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Weight (tons) |
approx. 36 |
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Years Manufactured |
- |
Dimensions |
Max. Length
(mm) |
21,300 (Lead Car) |
20,800 (Other Cars) |
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Max. Width
(mm) |
2,850 |
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Roof Height
(mm) |
3,385 |
Max. Operating Speed (km/h) |
130 |
Body Construction |
Steel Welded |
Bogie |
Controlled Pendulum Bogie (Bolsterless Bogie with
Yaw Damper, Anti-Rolling Equipment) |
Control System |
VVVF Inverter Control (Voltage PWM) |
Brake System |
AC Regenerative Brakes Used with Electric Comm
and Control Type Air Brake System
(with Variable Load Unit) |
Pantograph |
Single Arm |
Primary Service Areas |
Used as the "Ocean Arrow" on the Kinoku Line |
