The is a

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(DMU) train type operated by

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(JR Central) on Local, Rapid and Rapid '' Mie'' services in Japan since 1993. They were also formerly used for the ''Kasuga'' Express service until it was discontinued in March 2006.

Variants

A total of 40 cars were built, operating as 2-car sets, with the class divided into three sub-classes: KiHa 75-0/100, KiHa 75-200/300, and KiHa 75-400/500. * KiHa 75-0/100: 6 x 2-car sets delivered June - July 1993 * KiHa 75-200/300: 8 x 2-car sets delivered February 1999 * KiHa 75-400/500: 6 x 2-car sets delivered February - March 1999, driver-only operation

KiHa 75-0 + KiHa 75-100

Twelve cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from

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to Nagoya Depot in June and July 1993. These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 August 1993 on ''Mie'' rapid services, replace ageing KiHa 58 and 65 series DMUs.

Formation

Interior

The KiHa 75-0 cars have a

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toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed. Seating consists of transverse flip-over seats arranged 2+2 abreast. File:JR Tokai 75 series DMU 016.JPG, Wheelchair-accessible toilet in car KiHa 75-4, March 2009

KiHa 75-200 + KiHa 75-300

Sixteen cars formed as eight 2-car sets were delivered from

to Nagoya Depot in February 1999. These featured a number of minor changes compared with the earlier KiHa 75-0/100 sets. Externally, an additional set of headlights was included above the end gangway connections.

Formation

Interior

The KiHa 75-200 cars have a universal access toilet, and were also initially equipped with a card-operated payphone, but this was subsequently removed. The seating was the same design as that used on

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EMUs, still arranged in a transverse 2+2 abreast configuration. File:JR Tokai 75 series DMU 001.JPG, Interior view of car KiHa 75-306, December 2008

KiHa 75-400 + KiHa 75-500

Twelve more cars formed as six 2-car sets were delivered from Nippon Sharyo to Nagoya Depot in February and March 1999. These were broadly similar to the KiHa 75-200/300 sets delivered at the same time, but were equipped for ''wanman''

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Formation

The KiHa 75-400/500 sets are formed as follows.

Interior

The KiHa 75-400 cars have a universal access toilet. Unlike the earlier sets, these cars were not fitted with a card-operated payphone. File:JR Tokai 75 series DMU 013.JPG, Interior of car KiHa 75-403, March 2009 File:JR Tokai 75 series DMU 007.JPG, Fare indicator panel of car KiHa 75-503, December 2008

References

External links

JR Central KiHa 75 information
{{JR Central EMU 75 Central Japan Railway Company Train-related introductions in 1993 Nippon Sharyo multiple units