JR Shikoku 1500 series
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The is a single-car diesel multiple unit
type operated by Shikoku Railway Company
(JR Shikoku) in Japan since 2006. A total of 22 cars were in service as of April 2010.
Diesel multiple unit
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple unit train consisting of multiple carriages powered by one or more on-board diesel engines. They may also be referred to as a railcar or railmotor, depending on country.-Design:...
type operated by Shikoku Railway Company
Shikoku Railway Company
, commonly known as , is one of the constituent companies of Japan Railways Group . It operates intercity rail services in the four prefectures on the island of Shikoku in Japan. The company is headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture.- Lines :...
(JR Shikoku) in Japan since 2006. A total of 22 cars were in service as of April 2010.
Build details and variants
| Batch | Vehicle numbers | Build date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1501-1508 | June 2006 |
| 2 | 1509-1515 | April 2008 |
| 3 | 1551 | January 2009 |
| 4 | 1552-1557 | January 2010 |
| 5 | 1558-1563 | January 2011 |