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DEC700
DEC700
	The DEC700 train in November 2024
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Constructed	2021
Number built	1
Formation	Single car
Operators	JR West

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The DEC700 (Japanese: DEC700形) is an experimental diesel-electric multiple unit train operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Design

The DEC700's traction system served as the basis for that of the DEC741 diagnostic train.^[1]

History

Details of the DEC700 were first announced by JR West on 25 June 2021.^[2]

In May 2024, JR West announced its plans to use the DEC700 to provide additional capacity on the Kishin Line on weekends and holidays from 28 September.^[3]

References

^ JR西日本，総合検測車DEC741形を導入 [JR West introduces DEC741 rail inspection vehicle]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
^ Kinoshita, Kenji (25 June 2021). JR西日本DEC700形、新型車両は電気式気動車 - ベースカラーは黄色 [JR West unveils new DEC700 diesel-electric railcar with yellow livery]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 November 2024.
^ 【DEC700初の営業運転も】「森の芸術祭晴れの国・岡山」期間中の列車アクセスについて [(DEC700's first use in revenue service) Train access during the "Forest Art Festival: Sunny Country, Okayama"]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

[:1-1] JR西日本，総合検測車DEC741形を導入 [JR West introduces DEC741 rail inspection vehicle]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 27 October 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2024.

[2] Kinoshita, Kenji (25 June 2021). JR西日本DEC700形、新型車両は電気式気動車 - ベースカラーは黄色 [JR West unveils new DEC700 diesel-electric railcar with yellow livery]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 15 November 2024.

[3] 【DEC700初の営業運転も】「森の芸術祭晴れの国・岡山」期間中の列車アクセスについて [(DEC700's first use in revenue service) Train access during the "Forest Art Festival: Sunny Country, Okayama"]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

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