JR Shikoku 5000 series

5000 series
A 5000 series on a Marine Liner rapid service in September 2022
In serviceOctober 2003–Present
ManufacturersKawasaki Heavy Industries (5000, 5200)
Tokyu Car Corporation (5100)
Built atKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Replaced213 series
Constructed2003
Number in service18 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersM1–M6
OperatorJR Shikoku
DepotTakamatsu
Line servedSeto-Ōhashi Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,100 mm (65 ft 11 in)
20,860 mm (68 ft 5 in) (5100)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in)
4,070 mm (13 ft 4 in) (5100)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration4.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.7 mph/s) (service)
5.2 km/(h⋅s) (3.2 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collectionS-PS60 scissors-type pantograph
BogiesS-DT63 (Mc)
S-TR63 (T)
S-TR64 (Tswc)
Braking systemsRegenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety systemATS-SS
Coupling systemShibata-Type
Multiple working223 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 47th Blue Ribbon Award in 2004.
Awarded for 5100 type bilevel cab car

The 5000 series (5000系) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan.

Seven 2-car sets were introduced in 2003 by JR Shikoku along with the JR West 223-5000 series. 223–2000 series cars were later added to each set, and these were renumbered 5201 to 5207.

The 5100 type bilevel cab cars received the 47th Blue Ribbon Award in 2004.