[Model/Name] Shinkansen 700-series/Hikari Rail Star
In March, 2003, "Hikari Rail Star( a new version of 700 Series)"
made debut on Sanyo Shinkansen of JR West Japan which features, in
particular, upgraded roomy and comfortable reserved seats.
no-speaker-announcement in Car #4 known as "Silence Car", private
rooms for 4 persons each(Car #8). Added to these, you can be
accommodated with free baby seats. Still further, equipments inside the
cars have been upgraded to better cope with wheel-chaired passengers
Today JR , eyeing the Japan of the future, continues in its efforts to
create new railways that will meet the environmental and social needs.
Years Manufactured |
1999- |
Max. Operating Speed (km/h) |
(Maximum Design Speed: 285 Km/h) |
| |
|
8 vehicles (6 Motor cars+ 2trailers) |
Capacity |
Non-reserved seats (Car No.1 to 3): 245
Reserved seats (Car No.4 to 8): 326
Total: 571 |
Weight (tons) |
approx.40 |
Dimensions |
Max. Length
(mm) |
25,000
(Intermediate Car) |
25,000 (leading Cars) |
| |
Max. Width
(mm) |
3,380 |
| |
Roof Height
(mm) |
3,650 |
Body Construction |
Welded Aluminum Alloy
(Hollow extruded material +extruded material ) |
Bogie |
High-speed Bolsterless Bogie
(with semi-active damper) |
Brake System |
Motor cars Electrically controlled pneumatic brake
with regenerative brake (with variable load control)
Trailers Electrically controlled pneumatic brake
(with variable load control) |
Primary Electric Motor and
No. Motors |
Induction Motor Contol by VVVF inverter |
Pantograph |
Single arm pantograph |
