The is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 2019. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service. There are currently 7 three-car trains in service.
Formation The 821 series trains are formed as three-car sets as follows. Designation Mc T Tc Numbering KuMoHa 821 SaHa 822 KuHa 821
The KuMoHa 821 car is equipped with one single-arm pantograph.
History
Details of the trains on order were officially announced by JR Kyushu in January 2018. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi.
The trains first entered revenue service on 16 March 2019 on the Kagoshima Main Line.
References
External links
JR Kyushu press release issued on 26 January 2018