JR Shikoku 2700 series
The is a tilting diesel multiple unit (DMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) and Tosa Kuroshio Railway on limited express services in Shikoku, Japan. Design The design is based on the 2600 series and features a red, gold, and green color scheme, described as "Neo Japonism". Formation 2700 series sets consist of two or three cars, and are formed as follows. There are 12 first class seats in the series 2800 cars. Two-car sets Three-car sets Interior The interior features reclining seats with power sockets, a wheelchair space and an accessible toilet. LED lighting is used in order to reduce power consumption. Technical specifications The trains have stainless-steel car bodies, and are powered by two SA6D140HE-2 diesel motors. Instead of the pneumatic-spring suspensions of the 2600 series, the 2700 series use pneumatic pendular suspensions, allowing active tilt up to 5°. History 40 cars were ordered from Kawasaki Heavy Industries as a replacement for ageing 2000 series Trans-Shikoku Express units. The first set was unveiled on January 23, 2019. Entry into revenue service was scheduled for the fall of 2019. The trains entered service on August 6, 2019. The 2700 series was the recipient of the 2020