383 series
| 383 series | |
|---|---|
383 series train on a Shinano service | |
| In service | April 1995 – present |
| Manufacturers | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Nippon Sharyo |
| Family name | Wide View |
| Number built |
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| Successor | 385 series |
| Formation | 2/4/6 cars per trainset |
| Operator | JR Central |
| Depot | Jinryō |
| Lines served | Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line, Shinetsu Main Line, Ōito Line (seasonal) |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (GTO) (Toshiba) |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC (overhead catenary) |
| Current collection | C-PS27 single-arm pantograph |
| Braking systems | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative or dynamic braking, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system | ATS-ST |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 383 series (383系) is a tilting DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) on the Chūō Main Line, Shinonoi Line and Shinetsu Main Line. They service the Shinano limited express services in Japan, as well as Home Liner. It also won the 1996 Laurel Prize.