305 series

The 305 series, branded the Commuter Train 305, is a Japanese city commuter electric multiple unit operated by the Kyushu Railway Company since February 2015.
==History==
The 305 series was announced on 31 July 2014 as a new type of train that could perform through-running through the JR Kyushu Chikuhi Line and the Fukuoka Subway Kūkō Line. The trains entered service on 5 February 2015, replacing the older 103-3000 series sets performing through-operations on those lines.
All sets are in service and are based at Karatsu Depot.
==Design==
The 305 series uses a modern design with a painted aluminum body very much like most JR Kyushu commuter trains; the design language is based on a "smart, human- and environmentally-friendly" design. The sets have black accents with a small 305 and a star graphic emblazoning the front; below the star reads "Kyushu Railway Company". Styling was overseen by famed industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. Commuter Train 305 text can be seen splashed on the sides.
==Specifications==
Construction is of aluminum. End cars are 20.25 meters long while intermediate cars are 20 meters long, 2.8 meters wide and 4.05 meters high. The sets use Toshiba two-level insulated gate bipolar transistor variable frequency drives in tandem with permanent magnetic synchronous motors which produce a rather unique sound on acceleration.
==References==
*Wikipedia.org
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