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| | 221 series |
 | | JR West was studying about trains JR West builds from now on as it ought to be, after splitting of Japan National Railways. |
 | | Since 221 series have Kumoha221 (motored end car) and Moha221 (motored intermediate car) which adopt the same MM' unit system as 211 series, and Kumoha220 (motored end car) and Moha220 (motored intermediate car) which adopted the 1M same system as 213 series, 221 series can be made two car, four car, and six-car formations. |
 | | Now, 221 series are used on rapid services of JR Takarazuka line, Hanwa line, Yamatoji line, and Nara line besides JR Kobe, Kyoto, and the Biwako line. |
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