283 series

The 283 series (283系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) on limited express services on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan.

Design
Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Nippon Sharyo, two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and introduced on 31 July 1996 to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.

3-car sets
Car 8 has one single-arm pantograph.

6-car sets
The six-car sets are formed as follows.

Cars 3 and 5 each have one single-arm pantograph.