Global InformationTrain Suite Shikishima information
| E001 series Train Suite Shiki-shima | |
|---|---|
 The E001 series train on the Nikko Line in diesel mode in June 2017 | |
| In service | 2017–present |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries/J-TREC |
| Built at | Kobe/Yokohama |
| Constructed | 2016 |
| Entered service | 1 May 2017 |
| Number built | 1 set (10 vehicles) |
| Formation | 10 cars per trainset |
| Operators | JR East |
| Depots | Oku |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel/aluminium |
| Car length | 20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Height | 4,070 mm (13 ft 4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Acceleration | 1.5 km/(h⋅s) (0.93 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 3.6 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) |
| Current collector(s) | PS37C pantographs |
| Safety system(s) |
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The E001 series (E001形), branded Train Suite Shiki-shima (TRAIN SUITE 四季島, Toran Suīto Shikishima, pronounced [toɾaɰ̃sɯiꜜːto ɕi̥kiɕima]) is a hybrid electric/diesel deluxe sleeping-car excursion train operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) since 1 May 2017.[1] The Train Suite Shiki-shima is one of the world's most exclusive and expensive trains.[2]
- ^ 豪華寝台列車「トランスイート四季島」2017年5月1日デビューへ 料金も発表 [Luxury sleeping car train "Train Suite Shiki-shima" to debut on 1 May 2017 - fares also announced] (in Japanese). Japan: Tetsudo Shimbun. 10 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
- ^ "TrainReview". trainreview.com. Retrieved 13 August 2020.