885 series

885 series
An 885 series train in June 2019
In service2000–present
ManufacturerHitachi
Family nameA-train
Constructed2000–2004
Entered service11 March 2000
Number built69 vehicles
Number in service66 vehicles (11 trainsets)
Number scrapped3 vehicles (accident damage)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersSM1–SM11
Capacity314
Operators JR Kyushu
DepotsMinami-Fukuoka
Lines servedKagoshima Main Line, Nagasaki Main Line, Nippō Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Train length125.3 m (411 ft 1 in)
Car length
  • 21,650 mm (71 ft 0 in) (end cars)
  • 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,910 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height3,825 mm (12 ft 6.6 in)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction systemIGBTVVVF
Traction motors12 × 190 kW (250 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Acceleration2.2 km/(h⋅s) (1.4 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 4.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.7 mph/s)
  • 5.2 km/(h⋅s) (3.2 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)20 kV 60 Hz AC (overhead line)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′
BogiesDT406K (powered), TR406K (trailer)
Braking system(s)Air brakes with regenerative braking
Safety system(s)ATS-SK, ATS-Dk
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 44th Blue Ribbon Award in 2001.

The 885 series (885系) is a tilting AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on limited express services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan. The type is part of Hitachi's A-train family of multiple units.