821 series

The 821 series (821系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan since March 2019. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service. There are currently 7 three-car trains in service.

Formation
The 821 series trains are formed as three-car sets as follows.


 * The KuMoHa 821 car is equipped with one single-arm pantograph.

History
Details of the trains on order were officially announced by JR Kyushu in January 2018. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi.

The trains first entered revenue service on 16 March 2019 on the Kagoshima Main Line.