According to the industry magazine published by the Japan Association of Railway Rolling Stock Industries, production of JR West's 227 series is forecast to continue from fiscal 2027 onward, and attention will be focused on developments ahead in light of the current introduction status.
According to Railway Rolling Stock Industry, published by the Japan Association of Railway Rolling Stock Industries, production of JR West's 227 series is forecast to continue from fiscal 2027 onward. The article states that it "forecast that (omitted) would be produced in fiscal 2027, including JR West's 227 series (omitted)." In terms of the current wording, an outlook for production has been presented, and it should be noted that this, like the introduction timing, may change depending on circumstances.
For Okayama, 84 trainsets comprising 209 cars of the 227 series 500 subseries, branded "Urara," have been completed. The breakdown is 35 two-car trainsets, 8 two-car trainsets of another series, and 41 three-car trainsets. For Yamaguchi, a total of 9 trainsets comprising 24 cars of the 227 series 500 subseries, branded "Kizashi," have been introduced, consisting of 3 two-car trainsets and 6 three-car trainsets.
At present, the possibility has been suggested that these may be additional units for replacing aging rolling stock such as the 105 and 213 series. There have also been reports of sightings of the 225 and 273 series as other rolling stock, but they are not listed in the production forecast for fiscal 2027 and beyond. It has been pointed out that the relationship between introduction timing and the production forecast should be treated as a separate matter.
The article indicates the direction of production trends and cites a publication by the Planning Department of the Japan Association of Railway Rolling Stock Industries as its source. As the latest developments may change depending on circumstances, it will be necessary to check for further updates.