KiHa E200

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KiHa E200
KiHa E200 on Koumi Line service, September 2007

In service	2007 - Present
Number built	3
Formation	Single car
Capacity	117 (46 seated)
Operator	JR East
Depots	Koumi (Nakagomi)
Lines served	Koumi Line
Specifications
Car body	Stainless steel
Car length	19,500 mm
Width	2,920 mm
Maximum speed	100 km/h
Engine	DMF15HZB-G
Power output	331 kW
Gauge	1,067 mm
Safety systems	ATS-Ps

The KiHa E200 (キハE200形気動車, KiHa E200^?) is a single-car hybrid DMU operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Koumi Line. Three cars were delivered in April 2007, and introduced on 31 July 2007.

The body design is based on the earlier KiHa E130 series DMUs, but with two single doors per side instead of three pair of doors.

The cars incorporate hybrid diesel/battery technology developed on the earlier "NE Train" experimental hybrid car, and are intended to operate for a period of two years on the Koumi Line to evaluate the viability for full-scale fleet operation.

Two cars are normally used together on Koumi (こうみ, Koumi^?) services on the line.

1 Hybrid operation cycle
2 Interior
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Hybrid operation cycle

On starting from standstill, energy stored in lithium-ion batteries is used to drive the motors, with the engine cut out. The engine then cuts in for further acceleration and running on gradients. When running down gradients, the motor acts as a generator, recharging the batteries. The engine is also used for braking.

[edit] Interior

The passenger saloons are arranged with 1+2 abreast transverse seating and longitudinal bench seating at the car ends. Each car includes a wheelchair-compatible toilet.