385 series

The 385 series is a Japanese tilting limited express electric multiple unit on order by the Central Japan Railway Company, intended to enter service around 2026.
==History==
Information for the 385 series sets was revealed in August 2023, stating that this train would be introduced to replace the 383 series sets used on the Shinano service. A pre-production set is slated to be built, entering service in 2026; after a year of testing and firming up specifications full-production sets will be produced from then on, with full-production sets introduced in 2029.
==Design==
The 385 series feature a streamlined design, essentially being an update of the 383 series design. Emphasis was placed on a good frontal view, with the trains featuring a design language reminiscent of "speeding through the Alps".
==Specifications==
No sets have been constructed so specifications are currently unknown. The sets use a type of "next-generation tilting technology" which continuously monitors the vehicles's tilt using an onboard gyroscopic sensor, allowing the train to detect the positioning of curves and prevent any tilting errors. The DIANA condition monitoring system will be installed to allow the train to gather data from its onboard equipment; this allows train crews to carry out predictive maintenance.
Category:Electric trainsets
Category:JR Group trains
Category:Tilting trainsets