Background and overview
In 1997, JR Kyushu delivered 813-200 series EMU introducing some changes.
Their driver's cab was made wider for the safety against crossing accident.
Switchable transverse seating employs cantilever construction to improve
the cleanability. Bogies were changed into DT403K/TR403K employing the
single link traction device and conical roller bearing. Bead processed
pier panels were discontinued to reduce the cost.
Modification
From 2021, transverse seating immediately between the doors of 813-200
series began to be removed in order to increase the capacity of the cars.
All 813-200 series vehicles were modified and classified into -2200 subseries.
This helped to reduce the problem of rush hour trains being delayed due
to the time needed for passengers to board and alight.
Latest operation status
813-2200 series are now used on the rapid services and ordinary services of Kagoshima, Nippo, Nagasaki, Chikuhou, and Sasaguri lines. |
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