HC85 series

The HC85 series (HC85系, HC85-kei) is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DMU) train type built for limited express services operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). The first train was completed in late 2019, and entered trials shortly thereafter. They are planned to replace the aging KiHa 85 series.

HC85 series
HC85 series on a test run at Toyohashi Station in December 2019
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Built atToyokawa[1]
ReplacedKiHa 85 series
Constructed2019, 2022–
Number under construction56 vehicles
Number built12 vehicles
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersD1–
Operator(s)JR Central
Depot(s)Nagoya
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length21,300 mm (69 ft 11 in)[2]
Width2,918 mm (9 ft 6.9 in)[2]
Height3,750 mm (12 ft 4 in) (end cars "Mc1" and "Msc")[2]
3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in) (intermediate cars "M1" and "M2")[2]
Doors1 pair per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The first set was manufactured by Nippon Sharyo.[1] JR Central calls it a "hybrid car", due to the train having electric engines, with power supplied by an onboard diesel generator. While this type of train is widespread in Europe, it is fairly novel in Japan.[3]

Formation

The formation is as follows.[4]

DesignationMc1M1M2Msc
Numbering Kumoha 85-0Moha 84-0Moha 84-100Kumoro 85-0
Capacity 56506836

Interior

The interior will feature power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and wheelchair spaces.[5]

History

The first set was unveiled in December 2019.[2] The set has since been deployed on test runs.[6]

Mass production commenced during fiscal 2022, with test runs for the first two production sets, D2 and D3, commencing on 21 April 2022.[7] A total of 64 vehicles are to be built by fiscal 2023, and the prototype set is due to be upgraded to mass-production standards.[8]

References
  1. "HC85系試験走行車が登場". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 5 December 2019. Archived from the original on 22 December 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. Fukuoka, Makoto (12 December 2019). "JR東海のハイブリッド特急車両「HC85系」お披露目" [JR Central hybrid limited express train "HC85 series" unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  3. "HC85系 次世代の特急「ひだ」「南紀」を見据え登場の「発電機搭載電車」". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 12 December 2019. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  4. "東海旅客鉄道(株)殿向け HC85系". n-sharyo.co.jp (in Japanese). Nippon Sharyo, Ltd. Archived from the original on 7 January 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  5. 木下健児 (20 January 2021). "JR東海HC85系、量産車を投入へ - ハイブリッド方式の次期特急車両". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  6. "【JR海】HC85系D1編成、本線試運転を実施". rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. "HC85系量産車が出場" [HC85 series mass-production sets on test]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. "パンタグラフがない"電車"…JR東海の次期特急型HC85系、2022年度から量産へ" ["Train" without pantograph ... JR Central's new HC85 series limited-express vehicle to be mass-produced from fiscal 2022]. Response Automotive Media (in Japanese). IID, Inc. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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