821 series
# 821 series

The 821 series (821系) is an AC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) in Japan. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 for testing in preparation for full production and entry into revenue service. Revenue service commenced in March 2019. There are currently 7 three-car trains in service.

## Formation

The 821 series trains are formed as three-car sets as follows.

| Designation | Mc | T | Tc |
| - | - | - | - |
| Numbering | KuMoHa 821 | SaHa 822 | KuHa 821 |

* The pantograph end of driving car KuMoHa 821-2

## History

Details of the trains on order were officially announced by JR Kyushu in January 2018. Two three-car trains were delivered in February 2018 from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi.

The trains first entered revenue service on 16 March 2019 on the Kagoshima Main Line.

