The Kiha 56 series Express Diesel Car was launched from 1961 for improved "smokeless" express service in Hokkaido, and was similar to the Kiha 58 series developed at the same time and built from 1961 to 1969 by different manufacturers. The KiHa 56 was designed to increase resistance against extreme cold, and all the saloons had double-glazed side windows with excellent heat retention. Furthermore, the vertical height of the cabin windows was 100 mm less than with the Kiha 58 series.
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