JR Shikoku 1000 series

Japanese diesel multiple unit train type

The 1000 series (1000形) is a single-car diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated on local regional services by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Japan since 1990.[1]

Operations

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The 1000 series trains are used on the following JR Shikoku lines.[2]

Build details and variants

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A total of 56 1000 series cars were built by Niigata Transys between 1990 and 1997, delivered in four batches as shown below.[3]

Batch Vehicle numbers Build date 1 1001–1028 1990 2 1029–1048 1992 3 1049–1050 1995 4 1051–1056 1997

Interior

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Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of longitudinal bench seating on one side and transverse seating bays on the opposite side.[3] Toilets have been retro-fitted to a number of cars since February 2001.[3]

• Interior view, July 2007

History

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In 2008, 18 1000 series cars were modified to make them compatible with newly delivered 1500 series DMU cars, and were reclassified as 1200 series.[3]

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