[Model/Name] Shinkansen 300-Series
With the 10M6T, an aluminium alloy body was adopted to reduce weight and the unit system was changed from the conventional 2 cars per unit to the M-T-M 3 cars per unit system. The 300-Series was the first Shinkansen train to use the VVVF control system and a bolsterless bogie. The primary drive motor is an induction motor. The train nose shape was changed and plug doors were adopted to reduce air resistance. The 300-Series has no two-story cars, private rooms, or dining car, but it does have a service corner with a shop.
Years Manufactured |
1992 to 1999 |
Max. Operating Speed (km/h) |
270 |
Service for |
Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama |
| |
|
Model 323 |
Model 326 |
Model 328 |
Model 325 |
Capacity |
65 |
75-100 |
100 |
63-100 |
|
Weight (tons) |
approx.40 |
approx.40 |
approx.41 |
approx.39 |
Dimensions |
Max. Length
(mm) |
25,800 |
25,000 |
| |
Max. Width
(mm) |
3,380 |
| |
Roof Height
(mm) |
3,650 |
Control System |
- |
VVVF Inverter Control |
-
(Three Cars per Unit) |
VVVF Inverter Control |
Brake System |
Eddy-Current Brakes Used with Electric Command Control Type Air Brake System |
Regenerative Brakes used with Electric Command Control Type Air Brake System |
Eddy-Current Brakes Used with Electric Command Control Type Air Brake System |
Regenerative Brakes used with Electric Command Control Type Air Brake System |
Primary Electric Motor and
No. Motors |
- |
WMT203X4 |
- |
WMT203X4 |
Rated Output (kw/car) |
- |
300 |
- |
300 |
Based at |
Hakata Car Maintenance Center |
