KiHa 189 series


The KiHa 189 series is a diesel multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company on Hamakaze limited express services between and in Japan since November 2010.

Operations

Trains are formed as 3-car sets, as shown below.
Car No.123
DesignationMc2M1Mc1
NumberingKiHa 189-1000KiHa 188KiHa 189
Seating capacity605640
Weight 48.047.549.5

Interior

The trains are all standard-class, with a total seating capacity of 156 passengers per 3-car set. Seating is in standard 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 970 mm, an increase of 60 mm compared with the earlier KiHa 181 series trains.

History

The first three-car set was delivered from Niigata Transys to Fukui Depot on 19 March 2010, with test running commencing on 23 March.
The trains entered revenue service from 7 November 2010.