The is a diesel multiple unit

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 West Japan Railway Company

West Japan Railway Company

, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...

 (JR West) on Hamakaze

Hamakaze

The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by JR West, which runs from Osaka to Kasumi and Tottori.-Rolling stock:New 130 km/h KiHa 189 series 3-car DMU sets were introduced on Hamakaze services from 7 November 2010....

limited express

Limited express

A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...

 services between and in Japan since November 2010.

Formation

Trains are formed as 3-car sets, as shown below.

Car No.	1	2	3
Designation	Mc2	M1	Mc1
Numbering	KiHa 189-1000	KiHa 188	KiHa 189
Seating capacity	60	56	40
Weight (t)	48.0	47.5	49.5

Interior

The trains are all standard-class, with a total seating capacity of 156 passengers per 3-car set. Seating is in standard 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 970 mm, an increase of 60 mm compared with the earlier KiHa 181 series trains.

History

The first three-car set was delivered from Niigata Transys to Fukui Depot on 19 March 2010, with test running commencing on 23 March.

The trains entered revenue service from 7 November 2010.