KiHa 122 series
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Exterior
The body design features improved crash resistance, based on the 223 series electric multiple unit design. The cars use environmentally-friendly diesel engines with reduced NOx and particulate emissions.[4]
Externally, the units are finished in unpainted metal with thin yellow and red waistline stripes.[2]
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WTR248 trailer bogie
Interior
Internally, the cars feature flip-over reversible seating arranged 2+1 abreast. Toilets in both types of train are wheelchair-accessible, and the step between the passenger compartment and station platform has been eliminated.[4]
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KiHa 127 interior
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KiHa 127 forward view showing LED fare board for wanman driver-only operation
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KiHa 127 toilet
Formations
The KiHa 122 single-car units and KiHa 127 two-car units are formed as follows.[5]
KiHa 122 series (single-car unit)
The KiHa 122 series uses a diesel engine with a small lithium-ion battery (18 kWh) that is used to power auxiliary machines in the train.[6]
| Designation | cMc |
|---|---|
| Numbering | KiHa 122-0 |
| Weight (t) | 40.5 |
| Capacity Total/seated |
113/33 |
(Equipped with toilet)
KiHa 127 series (2-car units)
| Designation | Mc1 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KiHa 127-0 | KiHa 127-1000 |
| Weight (t) | 38.5 | 37.5 |
| Capacity Total/seated |
130/41 | 138/51 |
(KiHa 127-0 is equipped with a toilet.)
Derivatives
- ET122, single-car DMUs for use on the third-sector Echigo Tokimeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui Line since March 2015
References
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External links
- KiHa 122/127 series press release (JR-West) Template:In lang
- JR-West KiHa 122/127 series (Japan Railfan Magazine) Template:In lang