251 series
Encyclopedia
The is a DC
electric multiple unit
train type operated by East Japan Railway Company
(JR East) on Tōkaidō Line Super View Odoriko
limited express
services in Japan.
limited express services from , , and to .
Since the 13 March 2004 timetable revision, 251 series sets are also used on the weekday morning Ohayō Liner Shinjuku 26
and weekday evening Home Liner Odawara 23
services.
Cars 4, 6, and 6 are each fitted with one PS27 scissors type pantograph
.
The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment between December 2002 and March 2004, which included the addition of new seating, and repainting the sets into a new colour scheme.
Direct current
Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through...
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
train type operated by East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company
is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) on Tōkaidō Line Super View Odoriko
Odoriko
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between Tokyo and or in Shizuoka Prefecture.-Operations:...
limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services in Japan.
Operations
The 251 series sets are primarily used on Super View OdorikoOdoriko
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs between Tokyo and or in Shizuoka Prefecture.-Operations:...
limited express services from , , and to .
Since the 13 March 2004 timetable revision, 251 series sets are also used on the weekday morning Ohayō Liner Shinjuku 26
Shonan Liner
The is a "Home Liner" service for commuters on the Tōkaidō Main Line operated by East Japan Railway Company . This article also covers the morning and evening services...
and weekday evening Home Liner Odawara 23
Shonan Liner
The is a "Home Liner" service for commuters on the Tōkaidō Main Line operated by East Japan Railway Company . This article also covers the morning and evening services...
services.
Formation
The four sets, numbered RE1 to RE4 and based at Tamachi Depot in Tokyo, are formed as follows.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tscd' | Tsd | M' | M1 | M'1 | M | M' | M | T | Tcd |
| Numbering | KuRo 250 | SaRo 251 | MoHa 250 | MoHa 251-100 | MoHa 250-100 | MoHa 251 | MoHa 250 | MoHa 251 | SaHa 251 | KuHa 251 |
Cars 4, 6, and 6 are each fitted with one PS27 scissors type pantograph
Pantograph (rail)
A pantograph for rail lines is a hinged electric-rod device that collects electric current from overhead lines for electric trains or trams. The pantograph typically connects to a one-wire line, with the track acting as the ground wire...
.
History
The first two sets were introduced in April 1990. These were followed by two more sets in 1992.The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment between December 2002 and March 2004, which included the addition of new seating, and repainting the sets into a new colour scheme.