• Source: 221 series

      • The 221 series (221系, 221-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since March 1989.


      Operations


      Tōkaidō Main Line (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line) (Maibara - Kōbe, until 2023)
      Sanyō Main Line (JR Kobe Line) (Kōbe - Kamigōri, until 2023)
      Hokuriku Main Line (Biwako Line) (Nagahama - Maibara, until 2023)
      Kosei Line (Yamashina - Ōmi-Imazu)
      Osaka Loop Line (only on Rapid service, Regional Rapid service and Local train)
      Osaka Higashi Line (from 12 March 2022)
      Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (Kamo - JR Namba)
      Nara Line
      Sakurai Line (Manyō-Mahoroba Line)
      Wakayama Line (Ōji - Gojō)
      Akō Line (Aioi - Banshū-Akō, until 2023)
      Sanin Main Line (Sagano Line) (Kyoto - Fukuchiyama)
      Bantan Line (Himeji - Teramae, until 2023)


      Formations


      As of 1 October 2012, the fleet consisted of 474 vehicles, formed as 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-car sets, based at Kyoto, Nara, and Aboshi depots.


      = Aboshi Depot

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      8-car sets (A prefix)




      6-car sets (B prefix)




      4-car sets (C prefix)




      = Nara Depot

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      8-car sets (NB prefix)




      6-car sets (NC prefix)




      4-car sets (NA prefix)




      2-car sets




      = Kyoto Depot

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      4-car sets (K prefix)



      The KuMoHa 221 cars in some formations are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.


      Interior


      Seating is arranged as 2+2 abreast transverse flip-over seats.



























      History


      The first 221 series trains were introduced from the start of the revised timetable in March 1989.
      The 221 series received the Laurel Prize in 1990.


      = Refurbishment

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      From December 2012, a programme of refurbishment started, which will ultimately cover the entire fleet of 474 vehicles. Interior improvements include new universal access toilets, provision of wheelchair spaces, and flip-up seating next to the doorways. The first refurbished set, 4-car set K12, was returned to revenue service on 11 January 2013.


      References

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