In 1999, JR Central built Kiha11-300 single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) in order to replace superannuated Kiha58 series used on the rural services of Kisei line and Sangu line.
Kiha11-300 vehicles significantly differ from earlier Kiha11 vehicles in
in having light weight stainless bodies, which is 100mm wider. Their livery
was changed from green and orange waistline band to orange waistline band.
Kiha11-300 features 2 axle-drive bolster-less air spring bodies, C-DT64/C-TR252.
Traction engines were changed into C-DMF14HZB rated at 350PS, bur their
hydraulic transmission gears were same as those of earlier Kiha11 vehicles.
Passenger accommodation is a mix of transverse seating bays and longitudinal bench seats. Passenger windows are 50 mm taller and 140 mm wider than on earlier batches. They are equipped with universal access toilets and a wheelchair space.
Although kiha-300 vehicles had been used on the rural services of Kisei
line, they are now used the rural services of Meisho line. Some Kiha11-300
vehicles were transferred to the T?kai Transport Service. |
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