The 283 series (283系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) on limited express services on the Kinokuni Line (Kisei Main Line) in Japan.

Design

Built jointly by Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and Nippon Sharyo, two six-car and two three-car sets were built, and introduced on 31 July 1996 to improve travel times on the Kuroshio limited-express service.

Formations

3-car sets

Car 8 has one single-arm pantograph.

6-car sets

The six-car sets are formed as follows. Cars 3 and 5 each have one single-arm pantograph.