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The 289 series is a DC electric multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan on limited express services in the Kyoto and Osaka area since October 2015. The trains were con
A 6-car 289 series EMU in December 2016
287 series
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The 287 series is a DC electric multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company in Japan on limited express services such as the Kinosaki and Kounotori from Kyoto and Osaka since 12 Ma
289 series
…2016, the 4- or 4+3-cars sets are used only on Kounotori services. While the trains are similar in appearance and performance characteristics to the 287 series trains, they cannot operate in multiple. As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of five six-car sets and three three-car sets (39 vehicles in total…
4-car set FA04 on a Kounotori service, March 2011
A side view of car KuMoHa 287-20 of six-car set HC605 in April 2012
Green car saloon, August 2011
Standard-class saloon, August 2011