H100 series

Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit train type

Hakodate Main Line
Furano Line
Senmō Main Line
Sekihoku Line

SpecificationsCar body constructionStainless steelFloor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)DoorsTwo per sideMaximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)Power output450 hp (340 kW) per carTrack gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The H100 series (H100形) is a Japanese diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type introduced by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) to replace the ageing KiHa 40 series DMU cars.^[1] The trains are nicknamed "DECMO", standing for "diesel electric car with motors".^[2] They commenced passenger operations in March 2020 on the Hakodate Main Line.^[3]

Design

Based on the GV-E400 series DMUs on order by JR East, the H100 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units to be operated by JR Hokkaido, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.^[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies, and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating close to the doorways and 2+1 transverse seating further inside the cars.^[2] The cars have universal access toilets.^[2]

Interior
Transverse seating

History

Details about the new trains were announced by JR Hokkaido on 12 July 2017.^[1] Two single-car pre-series units were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in February 2018^[4] and underwent test-running and evaluation until March 2019.^[1] In September 2019, deliveries of the full-production units commenced^[5] and on 14 March 2020, passenger operations started with a total of 15 cars on the Hakodate Main Line between Oshamambe and Sapporo.^[3] In the fiscal years (April to March) 2020 and 2021, a total of 60 more cars are planned for construction.^[6]^{[needs update]}

From 18 March 2023, the H100 series cars are expected to be introduced on the Furano Line.^[7]

As of 16 March 2024, all Senmō Main Line and Sekihoku Main Line Local and Rapid services are also operated by H100 series cars.^[8]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c JR北海道新型一般気動車試作車（量産先行車）登場 [JR Hokkaido to introduce new prototype (pre-series) DMUs]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d JR北海道，新形一般気動車H100形「DECMO」を導入へ [JR Hokkaido to introduce new H100 series "DECMO" DMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
^ ^a ^b H100形が営業運転を開始 [H100 series enters revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 March 2020. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
^ H100形「DECMO」2両が甲種輸送される [Two H100 series "DECMO" cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 February 2018. Archived from the original on 13 February 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
^ H100形増備車が登場 [First H100 series production cars delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
^ "H100形電気式気動車（DECMO）の投入線区について" (PDF). JR北海道. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
^ JR北海道，3月18日にダイヤ改正を実施 [JR Hokkaido announces timetable revision from 18 March]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
^ "Notice on train timetable changes in March 2024" (PDF). Hokkaido Railway Company. Japan. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.