789 series
Encyclopedia
The is an AC
electric multiple unit
train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
(JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido
, Japan, since 2002. Two variants exist: the original 789 series for use on Super Hakuchō
services, and the 789-1000 series for use on Super Kamui
services.
services introduced from 1 December 2002 between ( from December 2010) and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel
coinciding with the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen
extension to Hachinohe.
The trainsets are formed of ten 3-car half-sets, HE-101–105 and HE-201–205, with two additional 2-car sets, HE-301 and HE-302, available for extending trains to up to eight cars during period seasons.
Cars 2, 5, and 7 are each fitted with one N-PS789 single-arm pantograph.
limited express services between and , and on Airport rapid services between Sapporo and in conjunction with 785 series
EMUs. These replaced the Lilac
services formerly operated by 781 series
EMUs.
The 789-1000 sets differ from the earlier Super Hakuchō sets in not having gangway doors beneath the driving cabs.
Car 3 is fitted with one N-PS785 single-arm pantograph.
Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company
Hokkaido Railway Company
The is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group , and thus often known as . It operates intercity rail services in Hokkaido, Japan. The company introduced Kitaca, a smart card ticketing system, from autumn 2008....
(JR Hokkaido) on limited express services in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan, since 2002. Two variants exist: the original 789 series for use on Super Hakuchō
Hakucho (train)
The and are Japanese limited express train services which operate between and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel. The services are operated by East Japan Railway Company and Hokkaido Railway Company respectively...
services, and the 789-1000 series for use on Super Kamui
Super Kamui
The is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting and in Hokkaido, Japan.-Service pattern:Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes...
services.
Super Hakuchō 789 series
A total of 34 cars were built between 2000 and 2005 for use on new Super HakuchōHakucho (train)
The and are Japanese limited express train services which operate between and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel. The services are operated by East Japan Railway Company and Hokkaido Railway Company respectively...
services introduced from 1 December 2002 between ( from December 2010) and via the undersea Seikan Tunnel
Seikan Tunnel
The Seikan Tunnel is a railway tunnel in Japan, with a long portion under the seabed. Track level is about below seabed and below sea level. It travels beneath the Tsugaru Strait—connecting Aomori Prefecture on the Japanese island of Honshu and the island of Hokkaido—as part of the Kaikyo Line...
coinciding with the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen
Tohoku Shinkansen
The is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen rail line, connecting Tokyo with Aomori in Aomori Prefecture for a total length of 674 km, Japan's longest Shinkansen line. It runs through the more sparsely populated Tōhoku region of Japan's main island Honshu. It has two spur lines, Yamagata...
extension to Hachinohe.
The trainsets are formed of ten 3-car half-sets, HE-101–105 and HE-201–205, with two additional 2-car sets, HE-301 and HE-302, available for extending trains to up to eight cars during period seasons.
Formations
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tsc | M1 | T | M2 | M3 | Tc' | M3j | Tc' | ||
| Numbering | KuRoHa 789-100 | MoHa 788-100 | SaHa 789-100 | MoHa 789-200 | MoHa 788-200 | KuHa 789-200 | MoHa 788-300 | KuHa 789-300 | ||
| Weight (t) | 39.0 | 42.0 | 34.5 | 42.0 | 43.0 | 38.0 | 43.0 | 38.0 | ||
| Capacity | 29 (15 Grn + 14 Std) | 60 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 56 | 68 | 56 |
Cars 2, 5, and 7 are each fitted with one N-PS789 single-arm pantograph.
Super Kamui 789-1000 series
Seven 5-car 789-1000 series sets, HL-1001–1007, were delivered to Sapporo Depot between June and September 2007, and these entered service from 1 October 2007 on new Super KamuiSuper Kamui
The is a limited express train service operated by Hokkaidō Railway Company since 2007 on the Hakodate Main Line, connecting and in Hokkaido, Japan.-Service pattern:Services run every 30 minutes, with a journey time of 1 hour and 20 minutes...
limited express services between and , and on Airport rapid services between Sapporo and in conjunction with 785 series
785 series
The is an AC electric multiple unit operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on Super Kamui and Suzuran limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1990.-Sets NE 1–5:...
EMUs. These replaced the Lilac
Lilac (train)
The was a limited express train service in Hokkaido, Japan, operated by Japanese National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company between 1980 and 2007.-Rolling stock:Services were normally formed of 4-car 781 series EMUs based at Sapporo...
services formerly operated by 781 series
781 series
The was an AC electric multiple unit formerly operated by Japan National Railways and later Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, between 1980 and 2007.-4-car sets :...
EMUs.
The 789-1000 sets differ from the earlier Super Hakuchō sets in not having gangway doors beneath the driving cabs.
Formations
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M | T | Mu | Tc2 |
| Numbering | KuHa 789-1000 | MoHa 789-1000 | SaHa 788-1000 | MoHa 789-2000 | KuHa 789-2000 |
| Weight (t) | 39.0 | 40.5 | 41.0 | 42.0 | 39.0 |
| Capacity | 52 | 64 | 68 | 49 | 50 |
Car 3 is fitted with one N-PS785 single-arm pantograph.