821 series


The 821 series is an AC electric multiple unit train type on order by Kyushu Railway Company in Japan. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service.

Formation

The 821 series trains are formed as three-car sets as follows.
DesignationMcTTc
NumberingKuMoHa 821SaHa 822KuHa 821

History

Details of the trains on order were officially announced by JR Kyushu in January 2018. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi.