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223 series
223-2000 series set W15, February 2021
In service1994–present
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Built atKudamatsu, Kobe, Higashiōsaka
Replaced103 series, 113 series, 115 series, 117 series, 213 series, 221 series
Constructed1993–2008
Entered service1994
Refurbished2018–
Number built927 vehicles
Number in service926 vehicles
Number scrapped1 vehicle (KuMoYa 223-9001 "U@tech")
Formation2/4/6/8 cars per trainset
OperatorsLogo of the West Railway Company (JR West) JR West
DepotsHineno, Kyoto, Aboshi, Miyahara, Fukuchiyama, Okayama
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
2 pairs per side (A-SEAT cars)
Traction systemVariable frequency
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collector(s)WPS27D scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s)Dynamic brake (223-9000 series), regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)ATS-SW, ATS-P (except 223-5000 series)
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design[edit]

The design of the 223 series is based on that of the 221 series. Its design was also the basis for other JR West train types, including the 125 series and the 521 series.[1]: 64, 70 

Since the mid-2010s, end cars have been fitted with safety fences.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • 223-0 series: 4-car sets primarily operated on Kansai Airport/Hanwa Line services since 1994
  • 223-1000 series: 4/8-car sets primarily operated on Tokaido Main Line services since 1995
  • 223-2000 series: 4/6/8-car sets primarily operated on Tokaido Main Line services since 1999
  • 223-2500 series: 4-car sets primarily operated on Kansai Airport/Hanwa Line services since 1999
  • 223-5000 series: 2-car sets
  • 223-5500 series: 2-car sets operated on Fukuchiyama Line services since 2008
  • 223-6000 series: sets converted from 223-2000 sets from 2008

223-0 and 223-2500 series[edit]

223-0/-2500 series
A 223-0 series set in July 2017
A 223-2500 series set in July 2017
Manufacturer
Constructed
  • 1993–1994 (0-subseries)
  • 1999–2008 (2500-subseries)
Refurbished
  • 2018– (0-subseries)
  • 2019– (2500-subseries)
Number built
  • 223-0 series
    • 68 vehicles
      • 9 × 6-car
      • 7 × 2-car
  • 223-2500 series
    • 72 vehicles
      • 24 × lead car
      • 20 × int. car
      • 1 × 5-car
      • 5 × 4-car
      • 1 × 3-car
Number in service140 vehicles (35 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Former formations
  • 2/6 cars per trainset (1994–1999)
  • 3/5 cars per trainset (1999–2008)
Fleet numbers
  • HE401–HE418
  • HE421–HE435
  • R51–R52
Depots
  • Hineno
  • Kyoto
Lines served
Specifications
Multiple working225-5000 series[3]

The 223-0 series (223系0番台) and 223-2500 series (223系2500番台) fleets are allocated at Hineno and Kyoto (some 223-2500 series sets only) depots, of which 140 cars were built.

The 223-0 series fleet was originally formed of nine 6-car sets and seven 2-car sets, but from 1999, they were converted to 5- and 3-car sets and were eventually unified to 4-car formations with the introduction of the Direct Rapid Service on the Hanwa Line and Osaka Loop Line from 15 March 2008.

The 223-2500 series fleet was procured from 1999, built to similar specifications of the 223-2000 series fleet also being procured at the time. However, their seating arrangement and performance specifications match those of the original 223 series sets.[4]

Specifications[edit]

Passenger accommodation consists of 1+2 abreast seating throughout. The aisles are 1,150 millimetres (45 in) wide, a 350-millimetre (14 in) increase over those of the 221 series. The wide aisles were intended to allow passengers carry large luggage more easily.[5] The 223-0 series sets were built with squat toilets,[5] and the 223-2500 series cars were built with universal access toilets.[4]

  • Interior of a refurbished 223-0 series set
    Interior of a refurbished 223-0 series set

Formations[edit]

Operational history[edit]

223-0 series introduction[edit]

The first generation of 223 series was developed in anticipation for the opening of Kansai International Airport,[5] operating primarily on Kansai Airport and Kishuji rapid services on the Kansai Airport Line and Osaka Loop Line, via the Hanwa Line.[6] Nine 6-car sets and seven 2-car sets were built[5] by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Kinki Sharyo[7] between 1993 and 1994.[8] The 223-0 series is a recipient of the 1994 Good Design Award.[9]

Seven KuMoHa 223-100 cars were fitted with luggage compartments in 1996, but they have since been removed.[1]: 65 

223-2500 series introduction[edit]

Four 223-2500 series (223系2500番台) end cars were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 1999, as part of the initial order of 223-2000 series sets. This order was used to form two 5-car sets that each incorporated three former 223-0 series intermediate cars, as well as to aid in converting the 223-0 series 2- and 6-car sets to 3- and 5-car sets. The 5-car sets were numbered E801–E809, and the 3-car sets were numbered E851–E859.[4]

Eight additional cars (a 5-car set and a 3-car set) were delivered in 2006.[1]: 68 

Direct Rapid Service introduction[edit]

Between 2007 and 2008, sixty 223-2500 series cars were procured to unify the Hineno-allocated 223 series fleet to 4-car sets,[10]: 80  coinciding with the introduction of Direct Rapid Service trains on the Hanwa and Osaka Loop lines. The first Direct Rapid Service trains were introduced at the start of JR West's 15 March 2008 timetable revision.[11]

The existing 20 sets were renumbered from E801–E810 (5-car sets) and E851–E860 (3-car sets) to E401–E420, and 15 new sets were introduced: E421–E435. Sets E421, E424, E425, E434, and E435 were formed entirely of new-build cars.[11]: 83 

At some point, these sets' number prefixes were changed from "E" to "HE".[citation needed]

Refurbishment and reallocation[edit]

A refurbished 223-0 series set in November 2018

JR West began refurbishing the 223-0 series fleet in 2018. Changes include integrated LED light clusters incorporating headlights, taillights, and foglights; full-colour LED destination displays;[12] internal LED lighting;[13] and an updated interior similar to that of the 225 series.[14] As of November 2022, two sets – HE412 and HE414 – have yet to be refurbished.[12]

In 2019, 223-2500 series set HE429 was refurbished to a similar specification to the refurbished 0 subseries fleet.[13]

In March 2022, 223-2500 series sets HE419 and HE420 were reallocated from Hineno Depot to Kyoto Depot to operate on services on the Kosei Line. They were renumbered R51 and R52 respectively.[15] As of 23 March 2023, six more 223-2500 series sets have been reallocated to Kyoto. The reallocated fleet began operation on the Kosei Line and Sagano Line on 18 March 2023.[16]

223-1000 series[edit]

223-1000 series
A 223-1000 series set in April 2021
Formation4/8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers
  • V1–V5
  • W1–W9
Lines served

The 223-1000 series (223系1000番台) was introduced in 1995...[17]

Refurbishment[edit]

Filler text[18]

The first refurbished set, four-car set V5, returned to service in late September 2019.[18]

  • Refurbished set V1 in November 2021
    Refurbished set V1 in November 2021
  • Refurbished interior
    Refurbished interior
  • LCD information display
    LCD information display

"A-Seat" implementation[edit]

In 2019, the KuHa 222-1000 end cars of sets V3 and V4 were reconfigured in preparation for the "A-Seat" reserved seating service on the Tokaido and Sanyo main lines,[19] which launched on 16 March 2019.[20] The cars were fitted with reclining seats, luggage spaces, and wheelchair spaces. In addition, the intermediate side doors were blocked off.[19]

  • Set V4 leading a Special Rapid Service train in January 2021. The "A-Seat" car is distinguished by its blue and white body stripe.
    Set V4 leading a Special Rapid Service train in January 2021. The "A-Seat" car is distinguished by its blue and white body stripe.
  • "A-Seat" interior
    "A-Seat" interior

223-2000 series[edit]

223-2000 series
A 223-2000 series set on a Rapid service, February 2021
Manufacturer
Formation4/6/8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers
  • W10– (8-car sets)
  • J1– (6-car sets)
  • V6– (4-car sets)
Lines served

With the 10 May 1999 timetable revision for the Urban Network, JR West began operating additional Special Rapid Service trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo main lines with a maximum operational speed of 130 km/h, introducing a new fleet of 223-2000 series (223系2000番台) trainsets.[21] The initial order was for a total of fourteen 8-car sets and fifteen 4-car sets (totaling 172 cars),[21] which were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Kinki Sharyo between 1999[22] and 2000.[23] From March 2000, they displaced the 221 series fleet from Special Rapid Service workings, which were only capable of 120 km/h.[6][24]

For 2003, a second order of 223-2000 series sets was filed. This order included five 8-car sets, two 6-car sets, and seven 4-car sets (totaling 80 cars).[25]

Design changes[edit]

The 223-2000 series inherits much of its specifications from the preceding 223-1000 series. However, the type was built with several improvements, including integrated headlight and taillight clusters (older 223 series sets had separate headlight and taillight assemblies[4]), wheelchair spaces, universal-access toilets (older sets were built with traditional squat toilets[5]: 25 [17]: 65 ), and safety fences between car gangways from new.[21]

  • Interior
    Interior
  • Wheelchair space (right)
    Wheelchair space (right)

223-5000 series[edit]

For this subtype's JR Shikoku counterpart, see JR Shikoku 5000 series.
223-5000 series
A 223-5000 series trainset in September 2018
Fleet numbersP1–P7
Specifications
Multiple workingJR Shikoku 5000 series

223-5500 series[edit]

223-5500 series
A 223-5500 series trainset in August 2017
Replaced113-3800 series
Constructed2008
Entered service22 July 2008
Number built32 vehicles (16 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersF1–F16
DepotsFukuchiyama
Lines servedG Fukuchiyama Line
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction motorsWMT102B/WMT102C three-phase induction motor
Power output220 / 230 kW (300 / 310 hp) per motor[a]
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • Service: 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
  • Emergency: 4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s)
Bogies
  • Motored: WDT59
  • Trailer: WTR243E
Notes/references
Specification sources:[26]

The 223-5500 series (223系5500番台) fleet consists of sixteen 2-car sets (numbered F1–F16[27]), delivered in 2008 to replace the 113-3800 series sets operated on Fukuchiyama Line services between Fukuchiyama and Sasayamaguchi.[28][29] The fleet first entered revenue service on 22 July 2008.[30]

This subseries is equipped for wanman driver-only operation.[30]

Specifications[edit]

The 223-5500 series largely follows the specifications of the 223-2000 series, but the 5500 subseries is restricted to a maximum speed of 120 km/h.[26]

Internally, the 223-5500 series sets are primarily equipped with transverse seating, although the KuMoHa 223-5500 cars feature two sets of longitudinal seating at the rear.[31]

  • Longitudinal seat
    Longitudinal seat

Formation[edit]

The sets are formed as follows.[28]

Designation KuMoHa 223-5500
(Mc)		 KuHa 222-5500
(Tc')
Capacity 133 126
Weight (t) 42.0[b] 34.4
  • The KuMoHa 223-5500 cars are fitted with one scissors-type pantograph.

223-6000 series[edit]

223-6000 series
A 223-6000 series trainset in March 2023

Explanatory footnotes[edit]

  1. ^ The WMT102B motor is rated at 220 kW (300 hp), whereas the WMT102C is rated at 230 kW (310 hp).[26]
  2. ^ Cars KuMoHa 5501–5504 and 5509 weigh an additional 300 kg; 660 lb as they feature a second pantograph.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c オールガイト 223系 [All things 223 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 47, no. 557. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2007. pp. 64–70.
  2. ^ 223系6000番台V22編成に転落防止ほろ取り付け [End cars of 223-6000 series set V22 fitted with safety fences]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., ltd. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  3. ^ 【JR西】阪和線113系8連運用を225＋223系が代走. RM News. 7 September 2011. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d Omori, Masaki (July 1999). "JR西日本223系2000・2500番台" [JR West 223-2000/-2500 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 39, no. 459. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 106–113.
  5. ^ a b c d e JR西日本223系近郊形直流電車 [JR West 223 series suburban DC train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 34, no. 397. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. May 1994. pp. 22–26.
  6. ^ a b 鉄道写真コレクション(223) JR西日本、223系0番台など8両編成の関空・紀州路快速 [Railway Photo Collection (223): JR West 223-0 series 8-car trains on Kansai Airport/Kishuji Rapid Service]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 20 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  7. ^ "Special Appendix: 93/94 New Rolling Stock Catalog" 特別付録 93/94 新車カタログ [JR West 223 series suburban DC train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 34, no. 404. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 1994.
  8. ^ "JR西日本の保有車両一覧" [List of vehicles owned by JR West] (PDF). westjr.co.jp (in Japanese). 1 April 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Complete list of the winners". Good Design Award. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  10. ^ 223系最新事情 [223 series latest news]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 563. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2008. pp. 77–80.
  11. ^ a b JRグループダイヤ改正 平成20年3月15日 [JR Group timetable revision: 15 March 2008]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 566. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2008. pp. 81–85.
  12. ^ a b 阪和線・関西空港線用223系0番代の未更新車は残り2本…！ [There are only two unrefurbished Kansai Airport/Hanwa Line 223-0 series sets left...!]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 5 November 2022. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  13. ^ a b 223系2500番台にリニューアル編成が登場 [Refurbished 223-5000 series set returns to operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 31 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  14. ^ 【JR西】223系HE401編成 体質改善される [[JR West] 223 series set HE401 refurbished]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 17 May 2018. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  15. ^ 223系2500番台R52編成が湖西線を走行 [223-2500 series set R52 runs on the Kosei Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  16. ^ 223系2500番台が湖西線・山陰本線での運用を開始 [223-2500 series begins operation on the Kosei Line and San'in Main Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  17. ^ a b JR西日本 223系1000番台 近郊形直流電車 [JR West 223-1000 series DC-electric suburban train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 35, no. 415. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 1995. pp. 61–65.
  18. ^ a b 223系1000番台体質改善工事施工車が営業運転を開始 [Refurbished 223-1000 series sets enter revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
  19. ^ a b JR西日本，223系「Aシート」車を公開 [JR West unveils 223 series "A-Seat" car]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 February 2019. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  20. ^ JR西日本で「Aシート」車が営業運転を開始 [JR West begins "A-Seat" operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 March 2019. Archived from the original on 18 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  21. ^ a b c JR西日本223系2000番台 [JR West 223-2000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 39, no. 458. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 1999. pp. 68–69.
  22. ^ JR車両のデータ・バンク 98/99 [JR rolling stock databank - 98/99]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 39, no. 459. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 1999.
  23. ^ JR車両のデータ・バンク 1999/2000 [JR rolling stock databank - 1999/2000]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 40, no. 471. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 2000.
  24. ^ 鉄道写真コレクション(221) JR西日本221系、大和路快速など京阪神の快速・普通列車で活躍中 [Railway Photo Collection (221): JR West 221 series on the Yamatoji Rapid and other rapid and local services in Keihanshin]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 18 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  25. ^ "223系2000番台二次車" [JR West 223-2000 series second batch]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 43, no. 511. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 2003. p. 84.
  26. ^ a b c 223系5500番台 [223-5500 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 571. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 2008. pp. 60–64.
  27. ^ JR電車編成表2023冬 [JR Rolling Stock Formation Tables – Winter 2023]. Kotsu Shimbunsha. 2022. ISBN 978-4-330-06722-3.
  28. ^ a b 223系5500番台 [223-5500 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 570. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 2008. pp. 62–63.
  29. ^ 223系5500番代，福知山—篠山口間で営業運転を開始 [223-5500 series enters revenue service between Fukuchiyama and Sasayamaguchi]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 24 July 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  30. ^ a b 福知山電車区に223系5500番代登場 [Fukuchiyama Railway District 223-5500 series sets]. RM News. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2 August 2008. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  31. ^ 223系に新区分5500番台 登場 [New 5500-subclass for 223 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 48, no. 569. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. September 2008. p. 57.
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