E233 series

E233 series

First official test run of the E233 series, 21 September 2006
In service 2006–Present
Manufacturer JR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced 201 series, 203 series, 207-900 series, 209 series
Constructed 2006–Present
Number in service 1,183 (as of 1 April 2009)[1]
Number scrapped 5 cars (2008 accident damage)
Formation 4/5/6/10 cars per trainset
Operator JR East
Depot(s) Toyoda, Urawa, Kōzu[1], Keiyo
Line(s) served Chūō Main Line, Keihin-Tōhoku Line, Tōkaidō Main Line, Keiyo Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm
Width 2,950 mm
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h
Acceleration 3.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 5.2 km/h/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
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E233 series (E233系?) 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.[2]

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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 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 LEDs 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.

Variants

Chūō Line E233-0 series

The first 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 Ōme 661 withdrawn due to accident damage in 2008.

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Formation

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-Tōhoku 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.[4]

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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


Jōban Line E233-2000 series

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

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.[8]

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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

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 60+ vehicles
Formation 5/10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers E01-E02, E51-E52, NT1-, NT51-
Operator JR East
Depot(s) Kōzu, Tamachi
Line(s) served Tōkaidō Main Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm
Width 2,950 mm
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The first 10+5-car E233-3000 series outer suburban set (E01 + E51) for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line was delivered from the Tokyu Car factory in Yokohama to Kōzu Depot in November 2007. This includes two bilevel Green cars.[9] It entered revenue service on 10 March 2008. It is limited to use on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Atami.[10] The second set (10+5-car set E02 + E52) was delivered in February 2010.[11]

Subsequent sets (numbered NT1 + NT51 onward) were delivered to Tamachi Depot from September 2011, entering service from 12 November 2011.[12] These sets incorporated 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]

Formations

The E233-3000 series sets are formed as shown below with car 1 (11) at the Atami end and car 10 (15) at the Tokyo end.

10-car E sets

Kozu-based 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).[14] Cars 1, 5, and 10 have toilets (wheelchair accessible in cars 1 and 10).[13]

5-car E sets

Kozu-based 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.[14] Car 11 has a toilet.[13]

10-car NT sets

Tamachi-based sets NT1–

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).[12] Cars 1, 5, 6, and 10 have toilets (wheelchair accessible in cars 1 and 10).[13]

5-car NT sets

Tamachi-based sets NT51–

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.[12] Car 11 has a toilet.[13]

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Keiyō Line E233-5000 series

These are 10- and 4+6-car sets for use on the Keiyō Line. 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.[15][16]

The first E233-5000 series set (501) was delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 10 March 2010.[17] 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.[18]

Formation

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).[19]

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.[19]

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See also

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JR_East_E233 E233 series] at Wikimedia Commons

References

  1. ^ a b JR電車編成表 2009夏 (JR EMU Formations - Summer 2009). Japan: JRR. June 2009. ISBN 978-4-330-06909-8. 
  2. ^ JR East press release. (6 March 2007). Retrieved on 15 October 2008. (Japanese)
  3. ^ "Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō" magazine May 2008 issue, p53
  4. ^ Rail Hobidas.com "Keihin-Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series enter service", (5 December 2007). Retrieved on 15 October 2008. (Japanese)
  5. ^ "Japan Railfan Magazine" March 2008 issue, p73
  6. ^ Rail Hobidas.com "常磐緩行線用E233系の第1編成が落成" (First Jōban Line E233 series set delivered), (19 May 2009). Retrieved on 20 May 2009. (Japanese)
  7. ^ Rail Hobidas.com "E233系2000番代　9月9日営業運転開始 " (E233-2000 series to enter revenue service on 9 September), (5 September 2009). Retrieved on 5 September 2009. (Japanese)
  8. ^ "E233系2000番台 (E233-2000 series)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 49 (580): p68–72. August 2009. 
  9. ^ "Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō" magazine January 2008 issue
  10. ^ "E233系3000番台，営業運転を開始 [E233-3000 series enters revenue service]" (in Japanese). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.. 10 March 2008. http://railf.jp/news/2008/03/10/174600.html. Retrieved 19 February 2010. 
  11. ^ "E233系3000番台E02+E52編成が出場 [E233-3000 series sets E02+E52 delivered]" (in Japanese). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.. 18 February 2010. http://railf.jp/news/2010/02/19/171300.html. Retrieved 19 February 2010. 
  12. ^ a b c "JR東日本　Ｅ２３３系３０００番代田町車が営業運転を開始 [JR East E233-3000 series Tamachi sets enter revenue service]". Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun) 41 (333): p.70. 2011. 
  13. ^ a b c d e "E233系3000番台　増備車 [E233-3000 series additional cars]". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha Co., Ltd.) 52 (610): p.54-55. February 2012. 
  14. ^ a b JR電車編成表 2011夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011]. Japan: JRR. May 2010. ISBN 978-4-330-21211-1. 
  15. ^ JR East press release: "京葉線に最新型電車を導入" (2 September 2009). Retrieved on 2 September 2009. (Japanese)
  16. ^ "E233系5000番代 営業運転開始 (E233-5000 series enters revenue service)" (in Japanese). Hobidas. Neko Publishing. 1 July 2010. http://rail.hobidas.com/rmn/archives/2010/07/jre2335000_3.html. Retrieved 1 July 2010. 
  17. ^ Rail Hobidas.com "E233系5000番代（ケヨ501編成）　配給輸送" (E233-5000 series set 501 delivered), (10 March 2010). Retrieved on 10 March 2010. (Japanese)
  18. ^ "E233系5000番台 (E233-5000 series)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 50 (589): p78. May 2010. 
  19. ^ a b "E233系5000番台 (E233-5000 series)". Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Kōyūsha) 50 (591): p84–90. July 2010. 

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