713 series
Japanese electric multiple unit train type
The 713 series (713系) is a Japanese AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type first introduced by Japanese National Railways (JNR) in 1984 and later operated on local services by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu). As of 1 October 2012, all four of the 2-car sets are still in active service.
Operations
Based at Kagoshima Depot, the fleet of four 2-car 713 series trains are used on Nippo Main Line services.
Formations
The 2-car sets, numbered LK1 to LK4, are formed as follows.
The KuMoHa 713 car is fitted with one PS101D lozenge-type pantograph.
External livery
When delivered, the trains were originally painted in cream ("Cream No. 1") with green ("Green No. 14") bodyside bands, matching the 715 series EMUs. Between 1986 and 1987, the sets were repainted in the standard Kyushu livery of white with blue bodyside bands.
In 1996, the fleet underwent refurbishment and was repainted in a bright red "Sunshine" livery with blue doors.
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