123 series
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The 123 series is a single-car electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1986 by Japanese National Railways through the conversion of former baggage cars for passenger service.
JR West KuMoHa 123-6 in December 2025
123-1 (nicknamed "Mini Echo") in May 2008
KuMoHa 123-4 in March 1987 before the addition of an end gangway
JR West KuMoHa 123-3 in October 2006
Onoda Line
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The Onoda Line is a railway line in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, operated by the West Japan Railway Company. The line connects Ube-Shinkawa Station in Ube and Onoda Station in San'yō-Onoda. The Motoya
123 series
…1987. JR Central converted a further two cars in 1988. As of June 2026, JR West operates five 123 series cars (KuMoHa 123-2 to 123-6), primarily on the Onoda Line and on some services on the Ube Line. The seven JR Central cars were withdrawn by 2007, and the sole JR East car was withdrawn in 2013…
A 123 series EMU
JR Onoda Line