The 2700 series (2700系, 2700-kei) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) and Tosa Kuroshio Railway on limited express services in Shikoku, Japan.

Design

The design is based on the 2600 series[2] and features a red, gold, and green color scheme, described as "Neo Japonism".[3]

Formation

2700 series sets consist of two[4] or three cars, and are formed as follows. There are 12 first class seats in the series 2800 cars.

Two-car sets[4]

Designation Mc Mc'
Numbering 2700 2750
Capacity 46 52
Weight (t) 46.8 46.9

Three-car sets

Designation Mc Mc' Msc
Numbering 2700 2750 2800
Capacity 46 52 36
Weight (t) 46.8 46.9 47.4

Interior

The interior features reclining seats with power sockets, a wheelchair space and an accessible toilet.[3] LED lighting is used in order to reduce power consumption.[2]

Technical specifications

The trains have stainless-steel car bodies,[3] and are powered by two SA6D140HE-2 diesel motors.[4] Instead of the pneumatic-spring suspensions of the 2600 series, the 2700 series use pneumatic pendular suspensions, allowing active tilt up to 5°.[3]

  • One of the underfloor SA6D140HE-2 diesel engines
    One of the underfloor SA6D140HE-2 diesel engines
  • An S-DT70 bogie
    An S-DT70 bogie

History

40 cars were ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries as a replacement for ageing 2000 series Trans-Shikoku Express units.[3] The first set was unveiled on January 23, 2019.[4] Entry into revenue service was scheduled for the fall of 2019.[5] The trains entered service on August 6, 2019.[6][7] The 2700 series was the recipient of the 2020 Laurel Prize.[8]

Operations

As of 2021, 2700 series trains are used on the following services:[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "新型特急気動車「2700系」の営業運転について" [About commercial operation of the new express train "2700 series"] (PDF). jr-shikoku.co.jp (in Japanese). Shikoku Railway Company. July 29, 2019. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Ueshin, Daisuke (November 26, 2018). "JR四国2700系、特急形気動車の新型車両が完成へ - 緑のライン入る" [JR Shikoku 2700 series, new limited express train type diesel car to completion - entering service on green line]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Series 2700s to refresh Shikoku express services". railwaygazette.com. Railway Gazette. January 28, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d Fukuoka, Makoto (January 23, 2019). "JR四国の新型ディーゼル特急車両「2700系」お披露目" [JR Shikoku's new diesel limited express "2700 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  5. ^ "JR四国2700系が公開される" [JR Shikoku 2700 series released]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. January 23, 2019. Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  6. ^ Ueshin, Daisuke (August 6, 2019). "JR四国2700系、新型車両「うずしお」でデビュー - 高松駅で出発式" [JR Shikoku 2700 series, debut with new model "Uzushio" - Departure ceremony at Takamatsu Station]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on September 19, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "車両情報 2700系特急気動車 (2700 series diesel train information)". JR Shikoku.
  8. ^ "JR四国の特急2700系が優秀車両に 鉄道友の会「完成度の高い車両」で2020年ローレル賞". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). mediavague Co., ltd. June 5, 2020. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2020.