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(DMU) train types operated by

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(JR-West) on the

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between and . A total of 19 cars have been delivered, formed as seven single-car KiHa 122 series units and six two-car KiHa 127 series units. Test-running commenced in late September 2008, with the units entering revenue-earning service from the start of the revised timetable on 14 March 2009.

Exterior

The body design features improved crash resistance, based on the

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design. The cars use environmentally-friendly diesel engines with reduced

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and

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emissions. Externally, the units are finished in unpainted metal with thin yellow and red waistline stripes. File:WTR248 Himeji 20170505 01.jpg, 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. File:KiHa 127 series of Kishin line 07.jpg, KiHa 127 interior File:KiHa 127 series of Kishin line 06.jpg, KiHa 127 forward view showing LED fare board for ''wanman'' driver-only operation File:KiHa 127 series of Kishin line 08.jpg, KiHa 127 toilet

Formations

The KiHa 122 single-car units and KiHa 127 two-car units are formed as follows.

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. Harima-Shingu Station April 09 by CR 16

(Equipped with toilet)

KiHa 127 series (2-car units)

(KiHa 127-0 is equipped with a toilet.)

Derivatives

* ET122, single-car DMUs for use on the third-sector

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since March 2015

References

External links

KiHa 122/127 series press release
(JR-West)

(Japan Railfan Magazine) {{JR-West rolling stock 122 series West Japan Railway Company Niigata Transys rolling stock Train-related introductions in 2009