E233 series
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The is a commuter and suburban electric multiple unit
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, and the E233-3000 series outer-suburban variant in December 2007 for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line
. A narrow-bodied variant will be introduced on Jōban Line
and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services.
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 of the 201 and 209 series to 30 mm. Seats are 460 mm wide, compared to the 430 mm of the 201 series and 450 mm 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 currently deployed on the E231 series
rolling stock on the Yamanote Line
.
The stock is the first JR East stock to use full-colour LED
s for the destination indicators on the sides of the carriages. This is due to the fact that the Chūō line has numerous types of services, and colour-coding will help passengers board the correct train.
, 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. 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An additional five cars were built at JR East's Niitsu factory in 2009 to replace five cars from 6-car set Ōme 661 withdrawn due to accident damage in 2008.
and Negishi
lines from autumn 2007, replacing the 209 series
EMUs previously used. 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.
and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services, replacing the 203 series
and 207-900 series
EMUs currently used. The first 10-car set was delivered to Matsudo Depot from Tokyu Car Corporation in May 2009. It was scheduled to enter service from 9 September 2009.
The floor height is lowered to 1,130 mm for improved accessibility, compared to 1,200 mm for the earlier 203 series
and 1,180 mm for the 207-900 series
and 209-1000 series trains.
was delivered from the Tokyu Car factory in Yokohama to Kōzu Depot in November 2007. This includes two bilevel Green cars. It entered revenue service on 10 March 2008. It is limited to use on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Atami. The second set (10+5-car set E02 + E52) was delivered in February 2010.
Sets NT1 + NT51 were delivered to Tamachi Depot in September 2011.
Kozu-based sets E01– and Tamachi-based sets NT1–
Cars 3 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 7 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).
Kozu-based sets E51– and Tamachi-based sets NT51–
Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs).
. 25 10-car E233 series sets are on order, with the first sets entering revenue service from 1 July 2010, replacing the 201 series
, 205 series
, and 209-500 series EMUs previously used.
The first E233-5000 series set (501) was delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 10 March 2010. 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
.
Cars 3 and 9 have one single-arm pantograph each. Car 5 has two single-arm pantographs (one for emergency use).
Cars 5 and 9 have two single-arm pantographs each. Car 3 has one single-arm pantograph.
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...
type developed 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) from the earlier E231 series
E231 series
The is an electric multiple unit type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan since 2000.-Design:...
and the E531 series
E531 series
The is an electric multiple unit used by East Japan Railway Company in Japan. It was introduced by JR East on 9 July 2005 to replace the aging 403 and 415 series EMUs running on the Jōban Line from Ueno Station in Tokyo...
design. The first train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Main Line
Chuo Main Line
The , commonly called the Chūō Line, is one of the major trunk railway lines in Japan. It runs between Tokyo and Nagoya, although it is the slowest direct railway connection between the two cities; the coastal Tōkaidō Main Line is slightly faster, while the Tōkaidō Shinkansen is the fastest rail...
, followed by the E233-1000 series variant in 2007 for use on the Keihin-Tōhoku
Keihin-Tohoku Line
The , is a railway line in Japan which connects the cities of Saitama, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company network. The line's name is derived from the characters for , and the...
and Negishi
Negishi Line
The is a Japanese railway line which runs between Yokohama and Ōfuna stations. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company . Freight trains also run on this line, and it is essential for the southern Keihin region....
lines, and the E233-3000 series outer-suburban variant in December 2007 for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line
Tokaido Main Line
The is the busiest trunk line of the Japan Railways Group , connecting Tōkyō and Kōbe stations. It is long, not counting its many freight feeder lines around the major cities...
. A narrow-bodied variant will be introduced on Jōban Line
Joban Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It begins at Nippori Station in Taitō, Tokyo and follows the Pacific coasts of Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima Prefectures before the line officially ends at Iwanuma Station in Iwanuma, Miyagi...
and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services.
Design details
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 of the 201 and 209 series to 30 mm. Seats are 460 mm wide, compared to the 430 mm of the 201 series and 450 mm 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
Air filter
A particulate air filter is a device composed of fibrous materials which removes solid particulates such as dust, pollen, mold, and bacteria from the air. A chemical air filter consists of an absorbent or catalyst for the removal of airborne molecular contaminants such as volatile organic compounds...
system to remove unpleasant smells. It also features liquid crystal display
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals . LCs do not emit light directly....
information screens and automatic announcement system similar to those currently deployed on the E231 series
E231 series
The is an electric multiple unit type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan since 2000.-Design:...
rolling stock on the Yamanote Line
Yamanote Line
The is commuter rail loop line in Tokyo, Japan, operated by East Japan Railway Company . It is one of Tokyo's busiest and most important lines, connecting most of Tokyo's major stations and urban centres, including the Yūrakuchō/Ginza area, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro, with all but two of its...
.
The stock is the first JR East stock to use full-colour LED
Light-emitting diode
A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...
s for the destination indicators on the sides of the carriages. This is due to the fact that the Chūō line has numerous types of services, and colour-coding will help passengers board the correct train.
Chūō Line E233-0 series
The first train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Main LineChuo Main Line
The , commonly called the Chūō Line, is one of the major trunk railway lines in Japan. It runs between Tokyo and Nagoya, although it is the slowest direct railway connection between the two cities; the coastal Tōkaidō Main Line is slightly faster, while the Tōkaidō Shinkansen is the fastest rail...
, Ōme
Ome Line
The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company in western Tokyo, Japan. It links Tachikawa and the Chūō Line with the town of Okutama. Many Chūō Line trains operate via the Ōme Line to Ōme Station, providing non-stop service to Tokyo Station....
, and Itsukaichi
Itsukaichi Line
The is a railway line operated by East Japan Railway Company in Tokyo, Japan. It links Musashi-Itsukaichi Station in the city of Akiruno with Haijima Station in the city of Akishima...
lines, replacing the aging 201 series
201 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company ....
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. 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 Ōme 661 withdrawn due to accident damage in 2008.
10-car sets T1 - T42 (Toyoda depot)
| 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 H43 - H58 (Toyoda depot)
| 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 |
Keihin-Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series
A fleet of 83 10-car E233 series sets was introduced on the Keihin-TōhokuKeihin-Tohoku Line
The , is a railway line in Japan which connects the cities of Saitama, Kawaguchi, Tokyo, Kawasaki, and Yokohama. It is part of the East Japan Railway Company network. The line's name is derived from the characters for , and the...
and Negishi
Negishi Line
The is a Japanese railway line which runs between Yokohama and Ōfuna stations. It is operated by East Japan Railway Company . Freight trains also run on this line, and it is essential for the southern Keihin region....
lines from autumn 2007, replacing the 209 series
209 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by East Japan Railway Company in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.The series was introduced in 1993 to replace the aging 103 series stock on the Keihin-Tōhoku and Negishi lines...
EMUs previously used. 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.
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 |
Jōban Line E233-2000 series
This is a new narrow-bodied variant for Jōban LineJoban Line
The is a railway line in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company . It begins at Nippori Station in Taitō, Tokyo and follows the Pacific coasts of Chiba, Ibaraki, and Fukushima Prefectures before the line officially ends at Iwanuma Station in Iwanuma, Miyagi...
and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services, replacing the 203 series
203 series
The is an electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1982 by Japanese National Railways and later operated by East Japan Railway Company on through services between the Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line until 2011....
and 207-900 series
207 series (JR East)
The or 207-900 series was a commuter electric multiple unit introduced in 1986 by Japan National Railways and operated by East Japan Railway Company on through services between the Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line...
EMUs currently used. The first 10-car set was delivered to Matsudo Depot from Tokyu Car Corporation in May 2009. It was scheduled to enter service from 9 September 2009.
The floor height is lowered to 1,130 mm for improved accessibility, compared to 1,200 mm for the earlier 203 series
203 series
The is an electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1982 by Japanese National Railways and later operated by East Japan Railway Company on through services between the Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line until 2011....
and 1,180 mm for the 207-900 series
207 series (JR East)
The or 207-900 series was a commuter electric multiple unit introduced in 1986 by Japan National Railways and operated by East Japan Railway Company on through services between the Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line...
and 209-1000 series trains.
Formation
| 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 |
Tōkaidō Main Line E233-3000 series
The first 10+5-car E233-3000 series outer suburban set (E01 + E51) for use on the Tōkaidō Main LineTokaido Main Line
The is the busiest trunk line of the Japan Railways Group , connecting Tōkyō and Kōbe stations. It is long, not counting its many freight feeder lines around the major cities...
was delivered from the Tokyu Car factory in Yokohama to Kōzu Depot in November 2007. This includes two bilevel Green cars. It entered revenue service on 10 March 2008. It is limited to use on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Atami. The second set (10+5-car set E02 + E52) was delivered in February 2010.
Sets NT1 + NT51 were delivered to Tamachi Depot in September 2011.
10-car sets
Kozu-based sets E01– and Tamachi-based sets NT1–
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
5-car sets
Kozu-based sets E51– and Tamachi-based sets NT51–
| Car No. | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa E232-3500 | MoHa E232-3600 | MoHa E233-3600 | SaHa E233-3000 | KuHa E233-3500 |
Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs).
Interior
Keiyō Line E233-5000 series
These are 10- and 4+6-car sets for use on the Keiyō LineKeiyo Line
The is a railway line connecting Tokyo and Chiba, Japan, running mainly along the edge of Tokyo Bay. It is operated by the East Japan Railway Company .It provides the main rail access to the Tokyo Disney Resort and the Makuhari Messe exhibition center...
. 25 10-car E233 series sets are on order, with the first sets entering revenue service from 1 July 2010, replacing the 201 series
201 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company ....
, 205 series
205 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company and West Japan Railway Company .- Lines on which 205 series trains operate :...
, and 209-500 series EMUs previously used.
The first E233-5000 series set (501) was delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 10 March 2010. In addition to services on the Keiyō Line between Tokyo and Soga
Soga Station
is a train station located in Chūō-ku, Chiba and operated by the East Japan Railway Company and the Keiyō Rinkai Railway Company. It is the northern terminal station for the Uchibō Line and is 3.8 kilometers from the northern terminus of the Sotobō Line at Chiba Station...
, these sets are scheduled to be used on Sotobō Line services between Soga and Katsuura
Katsuura Station
is a railway station operated by JR East's Sotobō Line located in Katsuura, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is 70.9 kilometers from the terminus of the Sotobō Line at Chiba Station.-History:...
, Uchibō Line services between Soga and Kazusa-Minato
Kazusa-Minato Station
is a railway station operated by JR East's Uchibō Line located in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is 55.1 kilometers from the terminus of the Uchibō Line at Soga Station.-History:Kazusa-Minato Station was opened on January 15, 1915...
, and on Tōgane Line services between Ōami
Ōami Station
is a railway station operated by JR East's Sotobō Line and Tōgane Line, located in Ōamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 22.9 kilometers from the terminus of the Sotobō Line at Chiba Station and forms the eastern terminus of the Tōgane Line.-History:...
and Narutō
Narutō Station
a railway station operated by JR East's Sōbu Main Line and Tōgane Line, located in Sanmu, Chiba Prefecture Japan. It is 76.9 kilometers from the terminus of the Sōbu Line at Tokyo Station and forms the western terminus of the Tōgane Line.-History:...
.
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 (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).
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 (seated) | 142 (39) | 160 (54) | 160 (54) | 160 (54) | 160 (54) | 142 (39) | 142 (39) | 160 (54) | 160 (54) | 142 (39) |
Cars 5 and 9 have two single-arm pantographs each. Car 3 has one single-arm pantograph.
See also
- E231 seriesE231 seriesThe is an electric multiple unit type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan since 2000.-Design:...
, the E233 series predecessor - E331 seriesE331 seriesThe is an electric multiple unit train used for commuter services operated by East Japan Railway Company . Only one trainset has been built, and it differs significantly from other JR commuter EMUs in having articulated cars with shared bogies and using direct-drive motors.-Formation:The lone set...
- Odakyū 4000 seriesOdakyu 4000 seriesThe is a commuter electric multiple unit operated by the Odakyu Electric Railway in Japan since 2007.The first train was delivered in May 2007, and the trains entered service in September 2007 on inter-running services between Odakyū and the Tōkyō Metro Chiyoda Line, displacing 1000 series sets,...
, a narrow-bodied E233 series derivative - Sōtetsu 11000 seriesSotetsu 11000 seriesThe is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by Sagami Railway in Japan. As of June 2009, two 10-car sets have been built to replace aging 5000 and 7000 series trains...
, an E233 series derivative