Background and overview
JR Kyushu developed single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train, class kiha220-1500, in order to relieve overcrowding of the Kashii line, featuring low cost and conductor-less operation. They are identical to the existing kiha200-0 series or kiha200-100 series with having longitudinal bench seating accommodation. Six vehicles were delivered in 1997.
Car body
An exhaust pipe of prime movers is fitted through inside the passenger
saloon due to having two cabs at the both ends.
Bogies
Their bogies were changed into DT600KB for powered and TR600KA for trailer
employing corn-shaped multilayered rubber spring journal supporting system
and tapered roller bearings in order to improve ride comfort.
Accommodation
Seating is longitudinal throughout. Covers for fluorescent lights were
left off and the quantity of fluorescent lights is reduced. A LED display
for providing passenger information and a door chime are fitted above the
door header of the sliding doors. They have no toilet and are equipped
with a wheelchair space located at the front. They are ready to be equipped
with the ticket machine, which put the ticket indicating the boarding station,
a fare display and a fare box for conductor-less operation.
Modification
JR Kyushu equipped class kiha220-1500 vehicles with an additional universal
access toilet located across the aisle from the wheel chair space.
Operations
Class Kiha220-1500 entered ordinary revenue services of Kashii line in
1997. They were relocated to Oita region and are now used on the rural
services of Houhi, Kyudai lines. |
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