E233 series

E233 series

A line-up of six different E233 series variants in October 2015 (left to right: Nambu Line E233-8000, Saikyo Line E233-7000, Yokohama Line E233-6000, Keiyo Line E233-5000, Takasaki Line E233-3000, Chuo Line E233-0 series)
In service 2006–Present
Manufacturer JR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation, J-TREC
Replaced 201 series, 203 series, 205 series, 207-900 series, 209 series
Constructed 2006–Present
Number in service 3,155 vehicles (as of 1 October 2015)[1]
Number scrapped 5 cars (2008 accident damage)
Formation 4/5/6/8/10 cars per trainset
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Kamakura, Kawagoe, Keiyo, Kōzu, Matsudo, Takasaki, Tamachi, Toyoda, Urawa
Line(s) served Chūō Line (Rapid), Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Tokaido Main Line, Joban Line, Keiyo Line, Takasaki Line, Ryomo Line, Utsunomiya Line, Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line, Rinkai Line, Yokohama Line, Nambu Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system IGBT-VVVF
Acceleration 3.0 km/(h·s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration 5.2 km/(h·s) (3.2 mph/s) (emergency brake)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake
Safety system(s) ATS-P, ATS-SN, ATC, Digital ATC
Coupling system Shibata-Type
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E233 series (E233系) is a commuter and suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type developed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) from the earlier E231 series and the E531 series design. The first train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Main Line, followed by the E233-1000 series variant in 2007 for use on the Keihin-Tōhoku and Negishi lines, the E233-3000 series outer-suburban variant in December 2007 for use on the Tokaido Main Line, and narrow-bodied E233-2000 series variant for Joban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services. Further variants were built for use on the Saikyo Line, Yokohama Line, and Nambu Line.

Design

The E233 series, according to the October 2005 press release, features two identical sets of the main equipment in case of failure. This is the first JR East stock to feature such backup measures. The E233 series provides for better accessibility for the disabled, and is designed to be more comfortable to ride overall than conventional stock. The height between the platform and the train was reduced from the 80 mm (3.1 in) of the 201 and 209 series to 30 mm (1.2 in). Seats are 460 mm (18 in) wide, compared to the 430 mm (17 in) of the 201 series and 450 mm (18 in) of the 209 series. For standing passengers the handle straps have been lowered by 50 mm compared to older train models.

This stock also features an air filtration system to remove unpleasant smells. It also features liquid crystal display information screens and automatic announcement system similar to those used on the E231 series rolling stock on the Yamanote Line.

The stock is the first JR East stock to use full-colour LEDs for the destination indicators on the sides of the carriages. This is due to the fact that the Chuo Line has numerous types of services, and colour-coding will help passengers board the correct train.

Variants

E233-0 series

E233-0 series

Chuo Line 10-car set T19, August 2009
Manufacturer JR East Niitsu, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car
Replaced 201 series
Constructed 2006–2008
Entered service 26 December 2006
Number built 693 vehicles
Number in service 688 vehicles (95 sets)
Number scrapped 5 vehicles (accident damage)
Formation 4/6/10 cars per trainset
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Toyoda
Line(s) served Chuo Line (Rapid), Itsukaichi Line, Ome Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method PS33D pantograph
Bogies DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer)
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The first E233-0 series train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Main Line, Ōme, and Itsukaichi lines, replacing the aging 201 series trains. The entire fleet of 688 E233 series vehicles (10-car x 42, 6-car x 28, 4-car x 25) was delivered by the end of March 2008.[3] 4+6-car sets are used on the Ōme Line and Itsukaichi Line.

An additional five cars were built at JR East's Niitsu factory in 2009 to replace five cars from 6-car set Ao661 withdrawn due to accident damage in 2008.

Interior

Formations

10-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc M M M M T T M M Tc
Numbering KuHa E233 MoHa E233 MoHa E232 MoHa E233-200 MoHa E232-200 SaHa E233-500 SaHa E233 MoHa E233-400 MoHa E232-400 KuHa E232

6+4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc M M M M Tc Tc M M Tc
Numbering KuHa E233 MoHa E233 MoHa E232 MoHa E233-200 MoHa E232-200 KuHa E232-500 KuHa E233-500 MoHa E233-600 MoHa E232-600 KuHa E232

Future developments

In February 2015, JR East announced plans to add two bilevel Green (first class) cars to 10-car and 6-car E233-0 series EMU sets operated on the Chuo Line (Rapid) and Ome Line from fiscal 2020. The Green cars will be positioned as cars 4 and 5 in the newly formed 12- and 8-car sets.[4]

E233-1000 series

E233-1000 series

Keihin-Tohoku Line E233-1000 series set 108, March 2009
Manufacturer JR East Niitsu, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car
Replaced 209 series
Constructed 2007–2010
Entered service 22 December 2007
Number built 830 vehicles (83 sets)
Number in service 830 vehicles (83 sets)
Formation 10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers 101–183
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Urawa
Line(s) served Keihin-Tohoku Line, Negishi Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method PS33D pantograph
Bogies DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer)
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A fleet of 83 10-car E233 series sets was introduced on the Keihin-Tohoku and Negishi lines from autumn 2007, replacing the 209 series EMUs previously used from 1993 until 2010. The first set was delivered in August 2007. The main difference over the earlier E233-0 series is the absence of passenger door controls.

The first set entered service on 22 December 2007.[5]

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Formation

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc M M M M T M M T Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-1000 MoHa E232-1200 MoHa E233-1200 MoHa E232-1000 MoHa E233-1000 SaHa E233-1000 MoHa E232-1400 MoHa E233-1400 SaHa E233-1200 KuHa E233-1000

E233-2000 series

E233-2000 series

An E233-2000 series set on the Joban Line, May 2014
Manufacturer Tokyu Car
Built at Yokohama
Replaced 203 series and 207-900 series
Constructed 2009–2011
Entered service 9 September 2009
Number built 180 vehicles (18 sets)
Number in service 180 vehicles (18 sets)
Formation 10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers 1–18
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Matsudo
Line(s) served Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

This is a narrow-bodied variant for Joban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services, replacing the 203 series and 207-900 series EMUs previously used.[6] The first 10-car set was delivered to Matsudo Depot from Tokyu Car Corporation in May 2009.[7] It entered service on 9 September 2009.[5]

The floor height is lowered to 1,130 mm (44 in) for improved accessibility, compared to 1,200 mm (47 in) for the earlier 203 series and 1,180 mm (46 in) for the 207-900 series and 209-1000 series trains.[8]

Interior

Formation

The fleet consists of 18 10-car sets, numbered 1 to 18, based at Matsudo Depot, and formed as shown below, with car 1 at the southern end.[9]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc M M T M M T M M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-2000 MoHa E232-2200 MoHa E233-2200 SaHa E233-2000 MoHa E232-2000 MoHa E233-2000 SaHa E233-2200 MoHa E232-2400 MoHa E233-2400 KuHa E233-2000

Build details

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.[9]

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
1 Tokyu Car 20 May 2009
2 Tokyu Car 6 August 2010
3 Tokyu Car 1 September 2010
4 Tokyu Car 29 September 2010
5 Tokyu Car 3 December 2010
6 Tokyu Car 15 December 2010
7 Tokyu Car 22 December 2010
8 Tokyu Car 7 January 2011
9 Tokyu Car 19 January 2011
10 Tokyu Car 23 February 2011
11 Tokyu Car 4 March 2011
12 Tokyu Car 27 April 2011
13 Tokyu Car 10 July 2011
14 Tokyu Car 17 July 2011
15 Tokyu Car 30 July 2011
16 Tokyu Car 28 August 2011
17 Tokyu Car 19 September 2011
18 Tokyu Car 28 September 2011

E233-3000 series

E233-3000 series

Kōzu-based E233-3000 series on the Tōkaidō Main Line, March 2009
In service 2008–Present
Manufacturer JR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced 211 series
Constructed 2007–Present
Number in service 490 vehicles (as of 1 October 2014)
Formation 5/10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers E01-16, E51-E66, D01-16, L01-17
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Kōzu, Takasaki
Line(s) served Tōkaidō Main Line Takasaki Line, Ryomo Line, Utsunomiya Line, Ueno-Tokyo Line, Shōnan-Shinjuku Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Multiple working E231-1000 series
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E233-3000 sub-series are outer-suburban sets formed as 10-car sets containing two bilevel Green (first-class) cars and 5-car sets. As of 1 April 2013, 16 10+5-car sets are allocated to Kōzu Depot for use on Tokaido Main Line services between Tokyo and Numazu, and 17 10-car sets and 16 5-car sets are allocated to Takasaki Depot for use on Takasaki Line and Utsunomiya Line services from Ueno in Tokyo.[5] They were also introduced to the Shōnan-Shinjuku Line from the start of the new timetable on 14 March 2015.[10]

Car Characteristics
Car No. Nominal Passenger Capacity[11]
KuHa E232-3000 135
KuHa E233-3500 143
SaRo E232-3000 90
SaRo E233-3000 90
MoHa E232-3600 160
MoHa E233-3000 160

Formations

Kōzu Depot sets

The E233-3000 series sets based at Kōzu Depot are formed as shown below with car 1 (11) at the Numazu end and car 10 (15) at the Tokyo end.[5]

10-car sets E01–02
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M Tsd' Tsd M' M M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3000 MoHa E232-3400 MoHa E233-3400 SaRo E232-3000 SaRo E233-3000 MoHa E232-3000 MoHa E233-3000 MoHa E232-3200 MoHa E233-3200 KuHa E233-3000

Cars 3 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 7 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).[12] Cars 1, 5, and 10 have toilets (universal access in cars 1 and 10).[13]

5-car sets E51–52
Car No. 11 12 13 14 15
Designation Tc' M' M T Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3500 MoHa E232-3600 MoHa E233-3600 SaHa E233-3000 KuHa E233-3500

Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs.[12] Car 11 has a toilet.[13]

10-car sets E03–16

(former Tamachi-based "NT" sets)

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M Tsd' Tsd M' M M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3000 MoHa E232-3400 MoHa E233-3000 SaRo E232-3000 SaRo E233-3000 MoHa E232-3800 MoHa E233-3400 MoHa E232-3000 MoHa E233-3200 KuHa E233-3000
Capacity (total/seated) 135/36 161/60 160/54 90/90 90/90 156/50 160/54 160/54 161/60 135/40
Weight (t) 32.6 33.6 33.0 38.8 39.2 31.5 32.6 33.1 33.1 32.7

Cars 7 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 3 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).[14] Cars 1, 5, 6, and 10 have toilets (universal access in cars 1 and 10).[13]

5-car sets E53–66

(Former Tamachi-based "NT" sets)

Car No. 11 12 13 14 15
Designation Tc' M' M T Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3500 MoHa E232-3600 MoHa E233-3600 SaHa E233-3000 KuHa E233-3500
Capacity (total/seated) 135/36 160/54 160/54 161/60 143/43
Weight (t) 32.2 33.0 32.9 28.7 31.2

Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs.[14] Car 11 has a toilet.[13]

Takasaki sets

The E233-3000 series sets based at Takasaki Depot are formed as shown below with car 1 (11) at the Ueno end.[5]

10-car sets L01–17
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M Tsd' Tsd M' M M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3000 MoHa E232-3400 MoHa E233-3000 SaRo E232-3000 SaRo E233-3000 MoHa E232-3800 MoHa E233-3400 MoHa E232-3000 MoHa E233-3200 KuHa E233-3000

Cars 7 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 3 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).[5] Cars 1, 5, 6, and 10 have toilets (universal access in cars 1 and 10).[5]

5-car sets D01–16
Car No. 11 12 13 14 15
Designation Tc' M' M T Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-3500 MoHa E232-3600 MoHa E233-3600 SaHa E233-3000 KuHa E233-3500

Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs.[5] Car 11 has a toilet.[5]

Interior

Standard-class cars have longitudinal seating with dark blue moquette seat covers. Cars 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, and 15 include transverse 4-person seating bays. The two Green (first class) bilevel cars (cars 4 and 5) have rotating, reclining seats arranged 2+2 abreast. Seats on the lower deck and end saloons have crimson moquette seat covers, and seats on the upper deck have dark blue moquette.[15]

The first 10+5-car E233-3000 series outer suburban set (E01 + E51) for use on the Tokaido Main Line was delivered from the Tokyu Car factory in Yokohama to Kōzu Depot in November 2007. This includes two bilevel Green cars.[16] It entered revenue service on 10 March 2008. It is limited to use on the Tokaido Main Line between Tokyo and Atami.[17] The second set (10+5-car set E02 + E52) was delivered in February 2010.[18]

Subsequent sets (originally numbered NT1 + NT51 onward) were delivered to Tamachi Depot from September 2011, entering service from 12 November 2011.[14] These sets incorporate a number of minor changes, including moving the second reserve pantograph from car 7 to car 3, and the addition of a toilet in car 6.[13]

Takasaki-based 10- and 5-car sets were introduced on Takasaki Line services between Ueno and Maebashi, replacing 211 series sets, and on Ryomo Line services from 1 September 2012.[19]

Build details

The build histories of individual sets are as follows.[1]

Kozu sets

Set No. Manufacturer Green car manufacturer Date delivered
E01 Tokyu Car Tokyu Car 28 November 2007
E02 Tokyu Car Tokyu Car 19 February 2010
E03 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 1 September 2011
E04 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 8 September 2011
E05 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 28 September 2011
E06 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 17 October 2011
E07 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 4 November 2011
E08 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 22 November 2011
E09 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 5 December 2011
E10 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 28 December 2011
E11 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 20 January 2012
E12 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 14 February 2012
E13 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 27 February 2012
E14 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 15 March 2012
E15 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 30 March 2012
E16 JR East, Niitsu Tokyu Car 24 April 2012
Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
E51 Tokyu Car 28 November 2007
E52 Tokyu Car 19 February 2010
E53 JR East, Niitsu 30 August 2011
E54 JR East, Niitsu 6 September 2011
E55 JR East, Niitsu 14 September 2011
E56 JR East, Niitsu 3 October 2011
E57 JR East, Niitsu 21 October 2011
E58 JR East, Niitsu 9 November 2011
E59 JR East, Niitsu 29 November 2011
E60 JR East, Niitsu 15 December 2011
E61 JR East, Niitsu 10 January 2012
E62 JR East, Niitsu 26 February 2012
E63 JR East, Niitsu 22 February 2012
E64 JR East, Niitsu 2 March 2012
E65 JR East, Niitsu 22 March 2012
E66 JR East, Niitsu 10 April 2012

Takasaki sets

Set No. Manufacturer Green car manufacturer Date delivered
L01 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 15 May 2012
L02 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 1 June 2012
L03 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 19 June 2012
L04 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 6 July 2012
L05 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 26 July 2012
L06 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 17 August 2012
L07 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 5 September 2012
L08 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 24 September 2012
L09 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 12 October 2012
L10 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 31 October 2012
L11 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 12 November 2012
L12 JR East, Niitsu Kawasaki Heavy Industries 6 December 2012
L13 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 25 December 2012
L14 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 17 January 2013
L15 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 4 February 2013
L16 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 22 February 2013
L17 JR East, Niitsu J-TREC 5 March 2013
Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
D01 JR East, Niitsu 27 April 2012
D02 JR East, Niitsu 21 May 2012
D03 JR East, Niitsu 6 June 2012
D04 JR East, Niitsu 25 June 2012
D05 JR East, Niitsu 12 July 2012
D06 JR East, Niitsu 1 August 2012
D07 JR East, Niitsu 23 August 2012
D08 JR East, Niitsu 11 September 2012
D09 JR East, Niitsu 28 September 2012
D10 JR East, Niitsu 18 October 2012
D11 JR East, Niitsu 6 November 2012
D12 JR East, Niitsu 26 November 2012
D13 JR East, Niitsu 12 December 2012
D14 JR East, Niitsu 5 January 2013
D15 JR East, Niitsu 22 January 2013
D16 JR East, Niitsu 8 February 2013

E233-5000 series

E233-5000 series

10-car E233-5000 series Keiyo Line set, July 2010
Manufacturer JR East
Built at Niitsu
Replaced 201 series
Constructed 2010–
Entered service 1 July 2010
Number built 240 vehicles (28 sets)
Number in service 240 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation 4, 6, 10 cars per trainset
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Keiyo
Line(s) served Keiyo Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

These are 10-car and 4+6-car sets for use on the Keiyo Line. The fleet consists of 20 10-car sets and four 4+6-car sets, with the first sets entering revenue service on 1 July 2010, replacing the 201 series, 205 series, and 209-500 series EMUs previously used.[20]

The first E233-5000 series set, set 501, was delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 10 March 2010.[21] In addition to services on the Keiyō Line between Tokyo and Soga, these sets are scheduled to be used on Sotobō Line services between Soga and Katsuura, Uchibō Line services between Soga and Kazusa-Minato, and on Tōgane Line services between Ōami and Narutō.[22]

Interior

Formations

10-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M M' M T T M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-5000 MoHa E232-5200 MoHa E233-5200 MoHa E232-5000 MoHa E233-5000 SaHa E233-5500 SaHa E233-5000 MoHa E232-5400 MoHa E233-5400 KuHa E233-5000
Weight (t) 31.6 29.0 31.7 32.1 32.4 28.8 29.0 32.1 32.0 31.6
Capacity (total/seated) 142/39 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 142/39

Cars 3 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 5 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).[23]

6+4-car sets

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M M' M Tc Tc' M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-5000 MoHa E232-5200 MoHa E233-5200 MoHa E232-5000 MoHa E233-5000 KuHa E233-5500 KuHa E232-5500 MoHa E232-5600 MoHa E233-5600 KuHa E233-5000
Weight (t) 31.6 29.0 31.7 32.1 32.4 31.7 31.7 32.1 32.2 31.6
Capacity (total/seated) 142/39 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 142/39 142/39 160/54 160/54 14239

Cars 5 and 9 have two single-arm pantographs each. Car 3 has one single-arm pantograph.[23]

E233-6000 series

E233-6000 series

Yokohama Line E233-6000 series set H017 on a driver-training run in February 2014
Manufacturer J-TREC
Built at Niitsu, Yokohama
Replaced 205 series
Constructed 2013–2014
Entered service 16 February 2014
Number built 224 vehicles (28 sets)
Number in service 224 vehicles (28 sets)
Formation 8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers H001–H028
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Kamakura
Line(s) served Yokohama Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 95 km/h (60 mph) (service)
120 km/h (75 mph) (design)
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method PS33D pantograph
Bogies DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer)
Safety system(s) D-ATC, ATS-P
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

These are 8-car sets operated in the Yokohama Line since 16 February 2014.[24] As with the earlier Saikyo Line E233-7000 series variant, the new trains use LED interior lighting.[25]

A total of 28 sets were delivered. The first E233-6000 series set, H016, was delivered from the J-TREC Yokohama factory in January 2014.[26] The first set built at the J-TREC Niitsu factory, set H001, was delivered on 22 January 2014.[27]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with individual seat widths of 460 mm (18 in)[25] Each car has priority seating at one end, and cars 1 and 8 have a wheelchair space.[28]

Formation

The sets are formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") intermediate cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the southern (Higashi-Kanagawa) end.[28]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc' T M' M T M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-6000 SaHa E233-6200 MoHa E232-6000 MoHa E233-6000 SaHa E233-6000 MoHa E232-6400 MoHa E233-6400 KuHa E233-6000
Weight (t) 30.2 28.5 32.3 32.2 28.8 32.3 32.2 30.1
Capacity (seated/total) 39/142 54/160 54/160 54/160 54/160 54/160 54/160 39/142

Car 4 has two single-arm PS33D pantographs (one reserve), and car 7 has one.[28]

Build details

The build details for the fleet are as shown below.[1]

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
H001 J-TREC, Niitsu 17 January 2014
H002 J-TREC, Niitsu 24 January 2014
H003 J-TREC, Niitsu 5 February 2014
H004 J-TREC, Niitsu 18 February 2014
H005 J-TREC, Niitsu 28 February 2014
H006 J-TREC, Niitsu 11 March 2014
H007 J-TREC, Niitsu 24 March 2014
H008 J-TREC, Niitsu 8 April 2014
H009 J-TREC, Niitsu 24 April 2014
H010 J-TREC, Niitsu 12 May 2014
H011 J-TREC, Niitsu 30 May 2014
H012 J-TREC, Niitsu 6 June 2014
H013 J-TREC, Niitsu 13 June 2014
H014 J-TREC, Niitsu 1 July 2014
H015 J-TREC, Niitsu 10 July 2014
H016 J-TREC, Yokohama 8 January 2014
H017 J-TREC, Yokohama 15 January 2014
H018 J-TREC, Yokohama 8 February 2014
H019 J-TREC, Yokohama 19 February 2014
H020 J-TREC, Yokohama 14 March 2014
H021 J-TREC, Yokohama 26 March 2014
H022 J-TREC, Yokohama 15 April 2014
H023 J-TREC, Yokohama 2 May 2014
H024 J-TREC, Yokohama 14 May 2014
H025 J-TREC, Yokohama 17 June 2014
H026 J-TREC, Yokohama 4 July 2014
H027 J-TREC, Yokohama 6 August 2014
H028 J-TREC, Yokohama 20 August 2014

E233-7000 series

E233-7000 series

Set 101, July 2013
Manufacturer JR East, J-TREC
Built at Niitsu, Yokohama
Replaced 205 series
Constructed 2013
Entered service 30 June 2013
Number built 310 vehicles (31 sets)
Number in service 310 vehicles (31 sets)
Formation 10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers 101–131
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Kawagoe
Line(s) served Saikyo Line, Kawagoe Line, Rinkai Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed Service: 100 km/h (60 mph)
Design: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Acceleration 2.5 km/h/s
Deceleration 5.0 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method PS33D single-arm pantographs
Bogies DT71 (motored), TR255 (trailer)
Safety system(s) ATC6, ATS-P, ATS-PS
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

These are 10-car sets operated on Kawagoe Line/Saikyo Line/Rinkai Line services between Kawagoe and Shin-Kiba since 30 June 2013. A total of 31 10-car sets were delivered, displacing the fleet of 205 series EMUs previously used.[25][29] These trains are the first E233 series variant to use LED interior lighting.[25]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with individual seat widths of 460 mm (18 in).[25]

Formation

The sets are formed as shown below, with six motored ("M") intermediate cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Kawagoe end.[5][30]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc' M' M M' M T T M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa E232-7000 MoHa E232-7200 MoHa E233-7200 MoHa E232-7000 MoHa E233-7000 SaHa E233-7000 SaHa E233-7200 MoHa E232-7400 MoHa E233-7400 KuHa E233-7000
Weight (t) 30.2 29.4 31.6 32.4 32.4 28.7 28.7 32.4 31.9 30.2
Capacity (total/seated) 142/39 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 142/39

Cars 3 and 9 each have one PS33D single-arm pantograph. Car 5 has two.[30]

History

The first E233-7000 series set (number 101) was delivered to Kawagoe Depot from JR East's Niitsu factory on 9 April 2013.[31] The first set built by J-TREC (set number 122) was delivered from the manufacturer's Yokohama factory in July 2013.[32]

E233-8000 series

E233-8000 series

Set N15, March 2015
Manufacturer J-TREC
Built at Niitsu
Replaced 205 series, 209 series
Constructed 2014–
Entered service 4 October 2014
Number built 210 vehicles (35 sets)
Number in service 210 vehicles (35 sets)
Formation 6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers N1–
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Nakahara
Line(s) served Nambu Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system MT75 traction motors
Acceleration 2.5 km/h/s
Deceleration 4.2 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method PS33D single-arm pantographs
Bogies DT71 (motored), TR255 (trailer)
Safety system(s) ATS-P, ATS-SN
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

These are 6-car sets introduced on Nambu Line services between Kawasaki and Tachikawa from 4 October 2014.[33] A total of 35 E233-8000 series sets (210 vehicles) are on order, displacing the previous fleet of 205 series and older 209 series EMUs.[33]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with wheelchair spaces in cars 1 and 6.[33] As with the earlier Yokohama Line E233-6000 series and Saikyo Line E233-7000 series variants, the trains use LED interior lighting.[33]

Formation

The sets are formed as shown below with four motored ("M") intermediate cars and two non-powered driving trailer ("Tc") cars, and car 1 at the southern (Kawasaki) end.[33]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Designation Tc M M' M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E233-8000 MoHa E233-8000 MoHa E232-8000 MoHa E233-8200 MoHa E232-8200 KuHa E232-8000
Weight (t) 30.8[Note 1] 32.3 31.7 31.6 28.6 30.8[Note 1]
Capacity (total/seated) 142/39 160/54 160/54 160/54 160/54 142/39
Notes
  1. 1 2 31.0 t for cars fitted with rail greasing system.

Car 2 has two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one reserve), and car 4 has one.[33]

History

The first set, N1 was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Niitsu in August 2014.[34] It entered revenue service from 4 October 2014.[33]

Build details

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.[1]

Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered
N1 J-TREC, Niitsu 31 July 2014
N2 J-TREC, Niitsu 8 August 2014
N3 J-TREC, Niitsu 22 August 2014
N4 J-TREC, Niitsu 2 September 2014
N5 J-TREC, Niitsu 12 September 2014
N6 J-TREC, Niitsu 3 October 2014
N7 J-TREC, Niitsu 16 October 2014
N8 J-TREC, Niitsu 30 October 2014
N9 J-TREC, Niitsu 14 November 2014
N10 J-TREC, Niitsu 2 December 2014
N11 J-TREC, Niitsu 24 December 2014
N12 J-TREC, Niitsu 6 January 2015
N13 J-TREC, Niitsu 21 January 2015
N14 J-TREC, Niitsu 6 March 2015
N15 J-TREC, Niitsu 16 March 2015
N16 J-TREC, Niitsu 30 March 2015
N17 J-TREC, Niitsu 13 April 2015
N18 J-TREC, Niitsu 27 April 2015
N19 J-TREC, Niitsu 14 May 2015
N20 J-TREC, Niitsu 28 May 2015
N21 J-TREC, Niitsu 11 June 2015
N22 J-TREC, Niitsu 25 June 2015
N23 J-TREC, Niitsu 9 July 2015
N24 J-TREC, Niitsu 27 July 2015
N25 J-TREC, Niitsu 11 August 2015
N26 J-TREC, Niitsu 25 August 2015
N27 J-TREC, Niitsu 7 September 2015
N28 J-TREC, Niitsu 18 September 2015
N29 J-TREC, Niitsu 2 October 2015[35]
N30 J-TREC, Niitsu 20 October 2015[35]
N31 J-TREC, Niitsu 4 November 2015[35]
N32 J-TREC, Niitsu 16 November 2015[35]
N33 J-TREC, Niitsu 26 November 2015[35]
N34 J-TREC, Niitsu 10 December 2015[35]
N35 J-TREC, Niitsu 17 December 2015[35]

Accidents

A Keihin-Tohoku Line E233-1000 series was derailed in a collision with a track maintenance vehicle in the early hours of 23 February 2014 near Kawasaki Station while on an empty stock train operating from Sakuragicho to Kamata.[36] The first two cars of the 10-car train derailed, with the first car ending up on its side.[37] The train was carrying no passengers, and the driver and conductor escaped with minor injuries.[38]

E233 series derivatives

References

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