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HB-E220 series
ReplacedKiHa 100 series, KiHa 110 series
Number under construction
  • 32 vehicles
    • 14 × 2-car
    • 4 x 1-car
Formation1/2 cars per unit
Capacity
  • 243 (2-car unit)
  • 103 (Single-car unit)
OperatorsLogo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,600 mm (67 ft 7 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Doors3 per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Notes/references
Specifications:[1]

The HB-E220 series (Japanese: HB-E220系) is a hybrid diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) for use on services in the Takasaki and Morioka areas of Japan. Scheduled for introduction in the second half of fiscal 2025, 32 vehicles are to be built to replace ageing KiHa 100 series and KiHa 110 series DMUs.[2]

Design

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Operations

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The HB-E220 series fleet is scheduled to be used on the following lines:[3]

Formations

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The HB-E220 series fleet will consist of fourteen two-car units and four single-car units. Eight two-car units will be allocated to Hachiko Line services while the other six two-car units and all four single-car units are scheduled to operate on the Tohoku Main Line and Kamaishi Line.[3] They are formed as follows.[1]

Single-car units

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Numbering HB-E220
Capacity 103

2-car units

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Numbering HB-E221 HB-E222

Interior

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Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudinal seating throughout.[1]

History

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Details of the new trains on order were first announced by JR East on 21 November 2024.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d JR東日本「HB-E220系」八高線・釜石線など新型車両で環境負荷低減 [JR East unveils new "HB-E220 series" for Hachiko Line, Kamaishi Line, etc. to reduce environmental impact]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 21 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. ^ "キハ100・110系の置き換え用!高崎・盛岡エリアに新型HB-E220系が導入!" [To replace the KiHa 100 and 110 series! The new HB-E220 series is being introduced in the Takasaki and Morioka areas!]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b "八高線や盛岡エリアに新型車両を導入へ 車内は全ロングシートに JR東日本" [JR East to introduce new train cars on the Hachiko Line and in the Morioka area, with all trains equipped with longitudinal seats]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., ltd. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.