737 series

The 737 series (737系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type on order by Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido). Scheduled for a 2023 service introduction, thirteen 2-car sets (26 vehicles) will be built to replace the fleet of KiHa 143 diesel railcars operated on the Muroran Main Line.[1][2] The trainsets mark the return of local EMU services on the Muroran Main Line since the retirement of the 711 series from these services in October 2012.[3]

For other uses, see 737 (disambiguation).
737 series
Artist's depiction of 737 series
ManufacturerHitachi
Built atKasado
ReplacedKiHa 143
Entered service20 May 2023 (planned)
Number under construction22 vehicles (11 sets)
Number built4 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersC-1 –
Capacity269 per trainset
Operator(s)JR Hokkaido
Line(s) servedMuroran Main Line
Specifications
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)

The 737 series will be the first commuter train type operated by JR Hokkaido to allow for driver-only operation.[4][5]

History

The first two sets, C-1 and C-2, were delivered in November 2022. The sets were manufactured by Hitachi at its Kasado facility.[6] Training took place in January and February 2023.[7]

The first day of revenue service for these trainsets is projected to take place on 20 May 2023.[8][9]

Configuration

All trainsets will be made of 2-car sets while the maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).[8]

The capacity is listed at 269 passengers per trainset, of which, 93 are seated.[8]

References
  1. "JR室蘭本線に新型737系導入 北海道初「通勤形ワンマン電車」 23年春運行開始" [JR Hokkaido to introduce new 737 series commuter trains on JR Muroran Line from spring 2023]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague Co., Ltd. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  2. "JR北海道，737系を導入 〜キハ143形などを置換えへ〜" [JR Hokkaido introduces 737 series to replace KiHa 143]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  3. "千歳線・室蘭本線の711系による定期運用が終了" [Periodic operation of the 711 series on the Chitose Line and Muroran Main Line ends.]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 27 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  4. "JR北海道、新型車両737系を製作 - 老朽化したキハ143形など置換え" [JR Hokkaido announces new rolling stock, replacing the ageing KiHa 143]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 17 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  5. "JR北海道、SiCモジュールを採用したワンマン運転対応通勤形電車を製作へ" [JR Hokkaido to incorporate silicon carbide modules with future driver-only commuter trains]. TECH+ (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 17 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  6. "JR北海道737系が甲種輸送される" [JR Hokkaido 737 series transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  7. "737系が4両編成で試運転" [737 Series Testing in a 4-Car Set]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). 1 February 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  8. "JR北海道の新型車両737系、姿を現す - 室蘭本線で2023年春運用開始" [JR Hokkaido's New Series 737 Train Appears - Operation Starts Spring 2023 on Muroran Main Line]. MyNavi News (in Japanese). 29 November 2022. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  9. "JR北海道の新型「737」来年5月20日から キハ143形など更新で速達化も" [JR Hokkaido's new "737" from May 20, 2020, speed delivery with updates such as Kiha 143]. news.railway-pressnet.com (in Japanese). 16 December 2022. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
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