683 series
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The 683 series is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit train type operated by West Japan Railway Company on limited express services in Japan since 2001. Wikipedia
Formation: 3/5/6/9 cars per trainset
Manufacturer: Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Maximum speed: 160 km/h (100 mph) (683-4000/5000/8000 series); 130 km/h (80 mph) (683-0/1000/2000/3000 series)
Number built: 270 vehicles
Number in service: 189 vehicles (the rest of 79 vehicles were converted to 289 series)