125 series

Japanese single-car DC electric multiple unit train type February 2020 May 2023 125 series Kakogawa-Line Series125-10.jpg 300px Kakogawa Line KuMoHa 125-10 in January 2019 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hyogo KiHa 40, KiHa 47, KiHa 58 2002–2006 15 March 2003 18 cars 18 cars Single car unit F1–8, F13–18, N1–4 117 JR-West Tsuruga, Aboshi Obama Line JR West Maizuru route Maizuru Line JR West Kakogawa route Kakogawa Line Stainless steel 20340 mm ftin on 2950 mm ftin on 4095 mm ftin on 2 pairs per side 120 km/h mph on 5 Variable frequency (2-level IGBT) 440 kW on (overhead line) WPS28A single-arm pantograph WDT59A (motored), WTR243B (trailer) ATS-P 1067mm on The 125 series 125系 125-kei is a single-car DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on local services in Japan since March 2003.ja: JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009 Neko Publishing 2009 Japan 258/611 978-4-7770-0836-0 Design The 125 series design is based on the 223-2000 series EMU design, with stainless bodies and steel front ends. The cars have two pairs of sliding doors on each side, with provision for a third set of doors in the centre. The second-batch cars (KuMoHa 125-9–12) delivered in 2003 differ from the earlier batch by having enlarged front-end skirts and darker grey tinted windows. Operations The 125 series is used on wanman driver-only operation services, primarily on the Obama Line and Kakogawa Line. Up to five single cars can be operated together as a multiple car set. Formation Designation cMc Numbering KuMoHa 125 Capacity(Seated/standing) 31/86 Weight 40.5 t Cars KuMoHa 125-7/8/11/12 are equipped with a second de-icing pantograph.ja: JR電車編成表 2011夏 JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011 JRR May 2010 Japan 142/180 978-4-330-21211-1 Interior Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating at the ends, and 2+2 abreast transverse reversible seating in the centre of the cars. The first two batches of cars (KuMoHa 125-1–12) were delivered with 1+2 abreast seating, but this was increased to 2+2 seating during 2003 and 2004. History The first eight cars (KuMoHa 125-1–8) were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in December 2002 for entry into service from 15 March 2003 on the then-newly electrified 84.3 km on Obama Line between Tsuruga x and Higashi-Maizuru x. These sets were initially allocated to Fukuchiyama Depot, but were subsequently transferred to Tsuruga Depot. Four more cars (KuMoHa 125-9–12) were built in September 2004 for entry into service from 19 December 2004 on the newly electrified 48.5 km on Kakogawa Line between Kakogawa x and Tanikawa x. A further six cars (KuMoHa 125-13–18) were built in September 2006 to coincide with the conversion of Tsuruga area services from 20 kV AC to 1,500 V DC electrification from 21 October 2006. From the start of the revised timetable on 18 March 2023, 125 series trainsets began operation on the Maizuru Line.21 March 2023 JR西日本125系、ダイヤ改正後の舞鶴線で運用 - 113系とともに活躍 JR West 125 series begin on the Maizuru Line after the timetable revision alongside the 113 series https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20230321-2632249/ 22 March 2023 MyNavi Corporation ja Further reading ja:125系一般形直流電車 125 series DC EMU Japan Railfan Magazine 43 503 61–65 Japanese March 2003 References Category:Electric multiple units of Japan Category:West Japan Railway Company Category:Train-related introductions in 2003 Category:Kawasaki multiple units Category:1500 V DC multiple units of Japan