The is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West). Introduced on September 4, 1994, it is used exclusively for Kansai Airport Limited Express Haruka services to and from Kansai International Airport. Provisions are made for luggage racks and dedicated luggage room.
Design Built jointly by Kinki Sharyo and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the trains are used on the Haruka limited express service via the Kansai Airport Line in three- or six-car formations.
Formations Sets are based at Hineno Depot, and are formed as shown below.
6-car sets
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Designation Tsc M T T1 M Tc Numbering KuRo 280 MoHa 281 SaHa 281 SaHa 281-100 MoHa 281 KuHa 281
The MoHa 281 cars are each fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
3-car sets
Car No. 7 8 9 Designation Tc T1 Mc Numbering KuHa 280 SaHa 281-100 KuMoHa 281
The KuMoHa 281 car is fitted with one WPS27D scissors-type pantograph.
Interior
References
External links
jr-odekake.net "Haruka 281 series"