W7 series

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The W7 series is a high-speed Japanese Shinkansen train type operated by JR West, designed for comfort, safety, and reliable performance on long-distance routes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Shinkansen train type
high-speed train
brakingSystem electro-pneumatic brake
regenerative brake
carBodyMaterial aluminium alloy
collectionMethod pantograph
country Japan
designedBy JR East and JR West joint specification (E7/W7 platform)
designedFor long-distance high-speed services
passenger comfort
reliable performance
safety
doorType plug doors
electricSystem 25 kV AC 50/60 Hz overhead catenary
enteredTrialService 2014
family E7/W7 series
formation 12-car sets
gauge 1,435 mm
hasCabType aerodynamic end cars
hasClass Gran Class
Green Car
Ordinary class
hasFeature LED passenger information displays
barrier-free facilities
earthquake detection and automatic braking systems
introduced 2015
livery white with blue and copper stripes
manufacturer Hitachi
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
maximumSpeed 260 km/h
numberOfCarsPerSet 12
operator JR West
West Japan Railway Company
operatorService Hakutaka
Kagayaki
Tsurugi
owner West Japan Railway Company
powerSupply overhead line
purpose replacement of older Hokuriku limited express services
railwayLineUsed Hokuriku Shinkansen
regionServed Hokuriku region
Kansai region
relatedTo E7 series
safetySystem ATS-P
DS-ATC
serviceEntry 2015-03-14
trackUsage standard gauge high-speed lines

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E7 series relatedTo W7 series