KiHa 75
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. VariantsA 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 + KiHa 75-100Twelve 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
InteriorThe 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]
KiHa 75-200 + KiHa 75-300Sixteen 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
InteriorThe 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]
KiHa 75-400 + KiHa 75-500Twelve 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 wanman driver only operation.[3] FormationThe KiHa 75-400/500 sets are formed as follows.[4]
InteriorThe KiHa 75-400 cars have a universal access toilet. Unlike the earlier sets, these cars were not fitted with a card-operated payphone.[3]
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