Background and overview
In 2003, JR Kyushu delivered 3-car set 813-300 series (R301 to R303) in
order to replace the three sets (R008, R101, R231) withdrawn a collision
in 2002. 813-300 series were built by reusing available parts from scrapped
vehicles. Their body differs from 812-200 series in featuring elastic floor
material for soundproofing and discontinuing blinds by adopting heat ray
absorption glasses.
Bogies
Bogies of R301 and R302 sets are DT401K/TR401K, which 813-0 series and
813-100 series adopt, where as bogies of R303 set are DT403K/TR403K, which
813-200 series adopt.
Accommodation
Seating accommodation consists of switchable transverse seating with 910mm
seating pitch and transverse bucket seating bays at the ends of cars, employing
cantilever construction to improve the cleanability. Kuha813 vehicles are
equipped with a universal access toilet and Kuha813 and Saha813 vehicles
are equipped with a wheelchair space. All vehicles are equipped with cross
flow air blowers on their ceiling.
Latest operation status
813-300 series are now used on the rapid services and ordinary services of Kagoshima, Nippo, Nagasaki, Chikuhou, and Sasaguri lines. |
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