The 287 series is a DC electric multiple unit train type operated byWest Japan Railway Company in Japan on limited express services such as the Kinosaki and Kounotori from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 March 2011. 287 series EMUs were introduced on Kuroshio services from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012. A total of 97 vehicles are on order. These consist of 46 vehicles for Kinosaki, Kounotori, Maizuru, and Hashidate services, formed as seven 4-car sets and six 3-car sets, which will partially replace the ageing fleet of 86 183 series vehicles currently used on these services. A further batch of 51 vehicles for Kuroshio services consists of six 6-car sets and five 3-car sets, replacing older 381 series EMUs. These entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012.
Design
The trains are based on the earlier 683 seriesThunderbird design with increased front-end crash protection and the inclusion of crushable zones for the first time on JR-West limited express rolling stock. Livery is similar to that used on 683 series Thunderbird sets, with a maroon stripe below the dark grey window band for the Kitakinki and Kōnotori trains, and "ocean green" for the Kuroshio trains.
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
6-car ''Kuroshio'' sets
Sets HC601–606, based at Hineno Depot
Car No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Designation
M'sc
M'
M2
M'2
M'
Mc
Numbering
KuMoRoHa 286
MoHa 286
MoHa 287-200
MoHa 286-200
MoHa 286
KuMoHa 287
Capacity
38
68
72
50
68
64
Weight
41.9
38.6
37.9
39.8
38.6
40.0
The KuMoHa 287 and MoHa 287 cars are each fitted with one WPS28C single-arm pantograph.
3-car ''Kuroshio'' sets
Sets HC631–635, based at Hineno Depot
Car No.
7
8
9
Designation
M'c
M'1
Mc
Numbering
KuMoHa 286
MoHa 286-100
KuMoHa 287
Capacity
56
58
64
Weight
41.4
39.0
40.5
The KuMoHa 287 car is fitted with two WPS28C single-arm pantographs.
Interior
Internally, Green car accommodation is in 2+1 abreast configuration, and standard class is 2+2. All Green car seats have AC power outlets, and standard-class saloons have AC power outlets at either end of each car. The trains include universal access toilets and also women-only toilets.
History
The first 3- and 4-car sets destined for Kinosaki and Kounotori services were unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory in Higashiōsaka, Osaka, on 26 November 2010, and delivered to JR-West on 29 November. The first 6-car set destined for Kuroshio services was unveiled to the media at Kinki Sharyo's factory on 4 August 2011. Test running commenced from 29 September 2011. The first set manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Hyogo Prefecture, a 6-car Kuroshio set, was delivered in February 2012.
