JNR 485 Series
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| 485 series | |
 A "bonnet-style" 485 series train on a Hitachi service, August 1998 | |
| In service | 1964–present |
|---|---|
| Constructed | 1964–1987 |
| Refurbishment | 1999–2006 (for selected trains) |
| Scrapped | 1985 (481 series) |
| Operator | JNR (1964–1987) JR East, JR West, JR Kyūshū, JR Hokkaido, JR Shikoku |
| Line(s) served | Various |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 120–140 km/h |
| Voltage | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Safety system(s) | ATS |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 485 series (485系) (and its variants) is a limited express electric multiple unit type widely operated in Japan.
481 series
Introduced in 1964, the 481 series trains ran on the Hokuriku Main Line. Operated where JR West now operates. Was withdrawn in 1985.
483 series
Introduced in 1965, operated on the Tōhoku Main Line (Yamabiko service), and the Jōban Line. Operated by JR East.
485 series
Introduced in 1968, the trains ran from Osaka to Aomori on the Hakuchō service. On July 27 1981, a derailment caused units 485-117 to 484-221 and 481-53 to be damaged and scrapped.
485 series trains are also used on the Raichō and Super Raichō services since 1968, and are going to be scrapped in 2011.
The Inaho service used 485 and 485-3000 series trains since 1969.
The Hokuetsu service also used 485 and 485-3000 series trains since 1969.
The Tsugaru service is the most recent service to use 485-3000 series trains, which it has done so since 2002, when the service started.
The Hitachi service used 485 series trainsets from 1969 to 1998, when it was replaced by Super Hitachi and Fresh Hitachi services.
Currently operated by JR East, JR West and also by JR Shikoku since 2001 on the Yosan Line and Kōtoku Line.ko:일본국유철도 485계 전동차 zh:日本國鐵485系電力動車組
