E259 series

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E259 series
In service	2009 -
Family name	N'EX
Number built	132 vehicles (on order)
Formation	6 cars per trainset
Operator	JR East
Specifications
Car body	Aluminium
Maximum speed	130 km/h
Gauge	1,067 mm
Voltage	1,500 V DC overhead

The E259 series is a DC electric multiple unit on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). A total of 132 vehicles formed as 22 6-car sets are due to be introduced over a period of two years from autumn 2009 on the Narita Express limited express services to and from Narita International Airport. They will replace the 253 series EMUs currently used on these services.

Each six-car set will consist of four motored cars and two trailers. Electrical and safety equipment will be duplicated, as on the E233 series commuter trains, to improve safety and reliability.

The colour scheme will be silver with red and black accents.^[1]

[edit] New features and improvements

Active suspension on end cars and yaw dampers between all cars for improved ride comfort
Improved passenger compartment floor construction for reduced interior noise
Seat pitch increased from 980 mm to 1,020 mm in standard class (1,160 mm in Green cars)
Provision of luggage space beneath seats
Multilingual passenger information
Security cameras in vestibule and luggage areas
Lockable luggage storage areas
Wheelchair-accessible toilets
Reduced height difference between coach and platform
Large tables
Electric outlets