High Speed Trains Delivery Records

In Service : March 2004
Operator : Kyushu Railway Company (Kyushu Shinkansen )

This Series 800 train, known as "Tsubame", is scheduled to make its debut in March 2004, between Shin-Yatsushiro and Kagoshima Chuo stations of Kyushu Shinkansen line. Not only employing existing Shinkansen technologies, these unique train sets also have traction motors in all cars to deal with frequent curves. Since 70% of the section is in tunnel, more attention is paid to reduce interior noise. Moreover, traditional Japanese handicrafts are employed, such as cherry and Japanese cinnamon trees, Nishijin weaving textiles*, rush-made curtains, and ancient Japanese lacquer color. These contribute to representing magnificent and comfortable space for passenger to enjoy their time during train travel.

• *Note: Nishijin weaving textiles is one of the famous Japanese weaving techniques, founded in Kyoto.

Gauge : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV AC, 60Hz
Train formation : 6M
Train ratings (continuous) : 24 x 275kW
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximun service speed : 260km/h

In Service : March 1999
Operator : Central Japan Railway Company (Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line)
This train set has a fixed 16-car 12M4T formation. The car body is made by special double skin construction method using aluminum-alloy hollow section extrusions to realize weight reduction and quieter interior. New technologies such as semi-active control for the car body and damper between adjacent cars is adopted to improve riding comfort. To reduce external running noise, the most appropriate design for the pantograph cover and car body front shape has been selected according to experience and test results.

Gauge : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV ac, 60Hz
Train formation : 12M4T
Train ratings (continuous) : 48 x 275kW
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximun service speed : 270km/h (Tokaido Shinkansen Line), 285km/h (Sanyo Shinkansen Line)

In Service : September 2001
Operator : Central Japan Railway Company (Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line)
The Series 923 Shinkansen electric and track inspection vehicle was introduced as the successor to the Series 922 vehicle, known by its nickname "Doctor Yellow", which was used to inspect track facilities. Inspection have been carried out on the Series 923 since September 2001.

Gauge : 1,435 mm
Electric system : 25 kV ac, 60 Hz
Train formation : 6M1T
Train ratings (continuous) : 24 x 275 kW
Car body : Aluminium alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximum service speed : 285 km/h

In Service : March 1992
Operator : Central Japan Railway Company (Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Line)
To achieve high-speed operation, the car body is made of aluminum alloy, which reduces weight, reinforces the car body and makes it more airtight. Bolsterless bogies make the train run smoothly on curves and add stability during high-speed operation. The control system is a voltage source inverter for better performance as well as energy conservation, with AC regenerative braking. The new train has a fixed 16-car 10M6T formation.

Gauge : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV ac, 60Hz
Train formation : 10M6T
Train ratings (continuous) : 40 x 300kW,
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximum service speed : 270km/h

In Service : December 1997
Operator : East Japan Railway Company (Tohoku Shinkansen Line)
It consists entirely of double-deckers and has a fixed 8-car 4M4T formation. The seated passenger capacity is 1,634 with a 16-car train formation. The car body has an aluminum-alloy, airtight construction. The traction equipment is installed on the deck floors of the car ends, and the middle double-deck sections of the car are entirely used as passenger space. A 3-level IGBT converter/inverter is applied in the traction system.

Gause : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV ac, 50Hz
Train formation : 4M4T
Train ratings (continuous) : 16 x 420kW
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximun service speed : 240km/h

In Service : March 1997 (Tohoku Shinkansen Line), December 1998 (Joetsu Shinkansen Line), October 1997 (Nagano Shinkansen Line)
Operator : East Japan Railway Company (Tohoku Shinkansen (Tokyo-Morioka) Line, Joetsu Shinkansen (Tokyo-Niigata) Line and Hokuriku Shinkansen (Tokyo-Nagano) Line)
The car body, which is corrosion-resistant, lightweight and airtight, is of welded construction and built of aluminum alloy. The cars are designed to achieve reduced noise and pressure-wave generation in tunnels for high-speed operation.

Gauge : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV ac, 50Hz/60Hz
Train formation : 6M2T
Train ratings (continuous) : 24 x 300kW,
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximum service speed : 275km/h

In Service : March 2000 (Sanyo Shinkansen Line)
Operator : West Japan Railway Company
The Series 700E formation (known popularly as "Hikari Rail Star") was arranged from 16-cars formation of the series 700 Shinkansen to 8-cars for use with the "Hikari" service, which links regional cities in the Sanyo district. This series came into service in March 2000.

Reserved seats for regular car are arranged in four rows as in the Green Cars(first-class), along with semi-compartments and seats with facilities for the use of notebook computers. Smoking cars are equipped with state-of-the-art air purifiers to ensure clean air inside the cars; "barrier-free" facilities are incorporated with the use of rotating seats that can be used by passengers in wheelchairs Silent cars are included and passenger information terminals (travel guidance) enables passengers to look up information on matters such as their connecting trains are available, thus creating an environment accepted by all passengers.

Gauge : 1,435 mm
Electric system : 25 kV ac, 60 Hz
Train formation : 6M2T
Train ratings (continuous) : 24 x 275 kW
Car body : Aluminium alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximum service speed : 285 km/h

In Service : March 1997
Operator : West Japan Railway Company
Running at a maximum speed of 300km/h, the Series 500 train features a number of new kinds of technology to ensure high-speed performance, improved riding comfort , less noise, and minimized pressure changes inside the cars when the train enters a tunnel. The car body is designed for maximum passenger comfort and to facilitate train operation and maintenance.

Gauge : 1,435mm
Electric system : 25kV ac, 60Hz
Train formation : 16M
Train ratings (continuous) : 64 x 285kW
Car body : Aluminum-alloy construction
Bogie and driving system : Bolsterless bogie, air suspension, gear coupling drive
Traction control system : PWM converter / VVVF inverter control with regenerative braking
Maximun service speed : 300km/h