JR Shikoku 2000 series

The 2000 series (2000系, 2000-kei) is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) on limited express services in Shikoku, Japan. An identical lone 4-car set is also operated by the Tosa Kuroshio Railway.^[3]

2000 series
A 2000 series set on a Nanpū service in April 2011
In service	1989–Present
Manufacturer	Fuji Heavy Industries
Constructed	TSE 2000 series; 1989 2000 series; 1990-1992 N2000 series; 1995-1998
Number built	80 vehicles
Number in service	71 vehicles
Number scrapped	TSE 2000 series; 3 vehicles 2000 series; 2 vehicles (accident damage) 4 vehicles
Operators	JR Shikoku Tosa Kuroshio Railway
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in)[1]
Width	2,839 mm (9 ft 3.8 in)[1]
Height	3,385 mm (11 ft 1.3 in)[1]
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph) 130 km/h (81 mph) (N2000 series)
Prime mover(s)	SA6D125-H
Power output	245 kW (329 hp) per motor 260 kW (349 hp) per motor (N2000 series)
Bogies	S-DT56[2]
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Variants

• TSE 2000 series (1989–2018)
• 2000 series (since 1990)
• N2000 series (since 1995)

• 
  TSE (2000 series prototype set)
• 
  N2000 series

Technical specifications

The trains use stainless steel car bodies,^[4] and are powered by SA6D125-H engines.^[5] The tilting system uses active pendular suspensions.^[6]

• 
  Interior view
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  Green Car interior

History

The prototype TSE ("Trans-Shikoku Experimental") set was introduced in 1989, and was the recipient of the 1990 Laurel Prize.^[4] Full-production sets followed in 1990.^[4] An improved version, designated as N2000, was introduced in 1995.^[5] These sets feature a higher power output.^[4]

The TSE prototype set was withdrawn from revenue service in March 2018.^[7] 2000 series trains are gradually being replaced by new 2700 series trains since 2020.^[6]

Operations

2000/N2000 series trains are currently used on the following services:^[8]

• Ashizuri (Kōchi - Sukumo)
• Uwakai (Matsuyama - Uwajima)