The 1000 series (1000形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated on local regional services by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan since 1990.[1]
Operations
The 1000 series trains are used on the following JR Shikoku lines.[2]
Build details and variants
A total of 56 1000 series cars were built by Niigata Transys between 1990 and 1997, delivered in four batches as shown below.[3]
| Batch | Vehicle numbers | Build date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1001–1028 | 1990 |
| 2 | 1029–1048 | 1992 |
| 3 | 1049–1050 | 1995 |
| 4 | 1051–1056 | 1997 |
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of longitudinal bench seating on one side and transverse seating bays on the opposite side.[3] Toilets have been retro-fitted to a number of cars since February 2001.[3]
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Interior view, July 2007
History
In 2008, 18 1000 series cars were modified to make them compatible with newly delivered 1500 series DMU cars, and were reclassified as 1200 series.[3]
References
- ^ JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. p. 487. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ Haraguchi, Takayuki (2009). Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌. Japan: Sekai Bunka. p. 140. ISBN 978-4-418-09905-4.
- ^ a b c d Nishiwaki, Kōji (September 2010). "JR各社の新世代気動車の現況 ＪＲ四国1000形" [The Current Situation of JR Group Modern DMUs: JR Shikoku 1000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine. Vol. 50, no. 593. Japan: Kōyūsha. pp. 97–101.
External links
- 1000 series details on JR Shikoku website (in Japanese)
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