The KiHa 75 (キハ75形) is a diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on Local, Rapid and Rapid Mie services in Japan since 1993.[1] They were also formerly used for the Kasuga Express service until it was discontinued in March 2006.
Variants
A total of 40 cars were built, operating as 2-car sets, with the class divided into three sub-classes: KiHa 75-0/100, KiHa 75-200/300, and KiHa 75-400/500.[2]
KiHa 75-0/100: 6 x 2-car sets delivered June - July 1993
KiHa 75-200/300: 8 x 2-car sets delivered February 1999
KiHa 75-400/500: 6 x 2-car sets delivered February - March 1999, driver-only operation
KiHa 75-0 + KiHa 75-100
Twelve cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in June and July 1993.[3] These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 August 1993 on Mie rapid services, replacing ageing KiHa 58 and 65 series DMUs.[1]
Formation
Designation
Mc1
Mc2
Numbering
KiHa 75-0
KiHa 75-100
Weight (t)
38.5
37.8
Capacity (Total/seated)
129/52
134/56
Interior
The KiHa 75-0 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed.[3] Seating consists of transverse flip-over seats arranged 2+2 abreast.[3]
Wheelchair-accessible toilet in car KiHa 75-4, March 2009
Sixteen cars formed as eight 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February 1999. These featured a number of minor changes compared with the earlier KiHa 75-0/100 sets. Externally, an additional set of headlights was included above the end gangway connections.[3]
Formation
Numbering
KiHa 75-200
KiHa 75-300
Weight (t)
40.2
39.4
Capacity (Total/seated)
133/52
138/56
Interior
The KiHa 75-200 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed.[3] The seating was the same design as that used on 313 series EMUs, still arranged in a transverse 2+2 abreast configuration.[3]
Interior view of car KiHa 75-306, December 2008
KiHa 75-400 + KiHa 75-500
KiHa 75-404 at Nagoya Station, April 2011
Twelve more cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February and March 1999. These were broadly similar to the KiHa 75-200/300 sets delivered at the same time, but were equipped for wanmandriver only operation.[3]
Formation
The KiHa 75-400/500 sets are formed as follows.[4]
Numbering
KiHa 75-400
KiHa 75-500
Weight (t)
40.4
39.6
Capacity (Total/seated)
131/52
135/56
Interior
The KiHa 75-400 cars have a universal access toilet. Unlike the earlier sets, these cars were not fitted with a card-operated payphone.[3]
Interior of car KiHa 75-403, March 2009
Fare indicator panel of car KiHa 75-503, December 2008
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^ キハ75形・キハ11形増備車 [New batch of KiHa 75 and KiHa 11 DMUs]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 39, no. 459. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 1999. pp. 100–101.
