The KiHa 261 series (キハ261系) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on limited express services in Hokkaido, Japan, since 2000.
KiHa 261 series on a Sōya service in June 2022
4-car KiHa 261-1000 series set on a Super Tokachi service in August 2012
Interior of Green car KiRo 261-1102 in April 2009
Interior of ordinary-class car KiHa 260-1102 in April 2009
The KiHa 201 series (キハ201系) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Hokkaido Railway Company on Sapporo area suburban services in Hokkaido, Japan since 1997. The KiHa 201 trains are designed to work in multiple with 731 series electric multiple unit (EMU) sets with which it shares numerous features, including appearance, interior layout, bodyshell and control systems. These daily interworkings are the only diesel-electric multiple working in Japan. To allow them to work alongside faster and more powerful EMUs, KiHa 201 units are uniquely fitted with pneumatic tilting bogies designed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and used on KiHa 261 series express trains.
KiHa 201 series in January 2010
KiHa 201 series DMU running in multiple with a 731 series EMU in January 2009
