205 series

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205 series

205 series train at Nishi-Funabashi station on the Musashino Line
In service 1985-present
Manufacturer Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR East Ōfuna Works
Replaced 103 series
Constructed 1984-1991
Number built 1,461 vehicles
Formation 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10 cars per trainset
Operator JNR (1985-1987)
JR East, JR West (1987-present)
KRL Jabodetabek (2013-present)
Depot(s) Miyagino, Nakahara, Keiyō, Kawagoe, Kōzu, Kamakura, Hineno, Miyahara
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
6 pairs per side (SaHa 204)
Maximum speed 100 km/h
(Hanwa Line 205-1000 series 110 km/h)
Traction system Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control
Variable frequency (IGBT) (205-5000 series)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC overhead
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s) ATS-SN,[* 1] ATS-SW,[* 2] ATS-P, ATS-Ps,[* 3] ATC,[* 4] D-ATC[* 5]
Coupling system Shibata-Type
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Interior of a Keiyō Line 205-0 series 4-door car, June 2008

The 205 series (205系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

Operations

(in alphabetical order)

  • Hachikō Line: 4-car 205-3000 series sets (x5) (from 2003) (former 205-0 sets modified by JR-East to form shorter trainsets for use in outer suburban services) (have passenger-operated door controls)
  • Hanwa Line: 4-car 205-1000 (built by JR West) series sets (from 1988), 6- and 8-car 205-0 series sets (2006 - 2010, March 2013-) (formerly operated on JR West Tokaido-Sanyo Local services as 7-car sets)
  • Kawagoe Line: 4-car 205-3000 series sets (x5) (from 2003) (rebuilt by JR East from former 205-0 series sets, with passenger-operated door controls) / 10-car 205-0 series sets (from 1989)
  • Keiyō Line: 10-car 205-0 series sets (from 1990)
  • Musashino Line: 8-car 205-0 series sets (some sets are powered by 205-5000 intermediate motor car units modified from 205-0 with AC motors)
  • Nambu Line: 6-car 205-0 (x31) (including 4 sets with 205-1200 driving trailers which were converted from 205-0 series intermediate trailers)
  • Nambu Branch Line: 2-car 205-1000 series sets (x2) (from 2002) (rebuilt by JR East from former 205-0 series sets)
  • Nikkō Line: Refurbished 4-car 205-600 series sets with toilets (x4) (from March 2013)[1][2]
  • Sagami Line: 4-car 205-500 series sets (x13) (from 1991)
  • Saikyō Line: 10-car 205-0 series sets (from 1989) (through service to Rinkai Line)
  • Senseki Line: 4-car 205-3100 series sets (from 2004) (rebuilt by JR East from former 205-0 series sets with passenger-operated door controls, toilets, and passenger seating which can be arranged in either transverse or longitudinal)
  • Tsurumi Line: 3-car 205-1100 series sets (from 25 August 2004) (rebuilt from former 205-0 sets)[3]
  • Utsunomiya Line: Refurbished 4-car sets with toilets (x8) (from March 2013)[1]
  • Yokohama Line: 8-car 205-0 series sets (x28) (from 1988) (initially 7-car sets)

Former operations

Interior of a former Yamanote Line 205 series 6-door car, April 2002

Design variants

There have been many variations of the design of the 205 series trains.

  • 205-0 series:
  • 205-500 series: 4-car sets used on the Sagami Line
  • 205-600 series: 4-car sets for use on the Nikko Line and Utsunomiya Line from 16 March 2013
  • 205-1000 series: 6-car JR West sets
  • 205-1000 series: 2-car JR East sets rebuilt from former 205-0 series cars, used on the Nambu Branch Line
  • 205-1100 series: 3-car sets rebuilt from former 205-0 series cars, introduced on the Tsurumi Line from 25 August 2004[3]
  • 205-1200 series:
  • 205-3000 series: 4-car sets rebuilt from former 205-0 series cars, used on the Kawagoe Line and Hachiko Line
  • 205-3100 series: 4-car sets rebuilt from former 205-0 series cars, used on the Senseki Line
  • 205-5000 series:

Below is a list of photos for various 205 series designs as indicated by the liveries of the lines they serve.

JR East

  • Yamanote Line 205-0 series, August 2003

  • Saikyō Line 205-0 series, November 2007

  • Yokohama Line 205-0 series, April 2008

  • Musashino Line (left) and Keiyō Line (right) 205-0 series trains, May 2006

  • Nambu Line 205-0 series, April 2011

  • Keiyō Line 205-0 series (later design), May 2008

  • Musashino Line 205 series (left, later design) and Sagami Line 205-500 series (right), November 2006

  • Nikko Line 205-600 series, March 2013

  • Utsunomiya Line 205-600 series, March 2013

  • Nambu Branch Line 205-1000 series, August 2009

  • Tsurumi Line 205-1100 series, August 2009

  • Nambu Line 205-1200 series, May 2006

  • Kawagoe/Hachikō Line 205-3000 series, June 2004

  • Senseki Line 205-3100 series, July 2006

  • Musashino Line 205-5000 series, January 2010

JR West

  • JR West 205-0 series in original livery, February 2006. Used on the Tōkaidō Main Line from 1986-2006 as 7-car sets and on Hanwa Line as 6- and 8-car sets from 2006 to 2010

  • Hanwa Line 205-1000 series train with later design cab window arrangement at Tennoji Station bound for Hineno Station, July 2004

  • JR West 205-0 series in new Tōkaidō Main Line livery, March 2011

205-600 series

205-600 series
Two 205-600 series trains side by side
205-600 sets Y8 (left) and Y3 (right), March 2013
In service 16 March 2013 –
Replaced 107 series
Refurbishment 2012–2013
Number in service 48 vehicles (12 sets)
Formation 4 cars per set
Fleet numbers Y1–Y12
Operator JR East
Depot(s) Oyama
Line(s) served Utsunomiya Line, Nikko Line
Specifications
Car body construction Stainless steel
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Doors 4 pairs per side
Maximum speed 100 km/h (60 mph)
Acceleration 1.7 km/h/s
Deceleration 3.6 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method overhead
Bogies DT50 (motored), TR235D (trailer)
Safety system(s) ATS-P, ATS-SN
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 205-600 subseries was created in 2013, when cars from former Keiyo Line 10-car sets were reformed between 2012 and 2013 to create twelve four-car sets for use on Nikko Line and Utsunomiya Line services, entering service from 16 March 2013, replacing ageing 107 series and 211 series sets.[4] The four Nikko Line sets are finished in a livery with "classic ruby brown", "gold", and "cream" bodyside stripes.[4] The Utsunomiya Line sets are finished in a livery with Shonan green and orange bodyside stripes.[4]

Formations

The four-car sets, numbered Y1 to Y12, are formed as shown below, with two motored (M) cars and two non-powered trailer (T) cars.[4][5]

Car No. 1 2 3 4
Designation Tc' M' M Tc
Numbering KuHa 204-600 MoHa 204-600 MoHa 205-600 KuHa 205-600
Weight (t) 25.3 34.5 33.1 26.4
Capacity (Total/seated) 136/48 144/54 144/54 139/42
  • The MoHa 205-600 cars are equipped with two PS33F single-arm pantographs.[5]
  • The KuHa 205-600 cars have a wheelchair-accessible toilet.[5]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. A wheelchair-accessible toilet was added to the KuHa 205-600 car at the time of conversion.[4]

Fleet list

Source: [4]

Set No. Livery/line colour Car numbers Former set No. Former car numbers
Y1      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-601 MoHa 204-601 MoHa 205-601 KuHa 205-601 Keiyo 2 KuHa 204-109 MoHa 204-295 MoHa 205-295 KuHa 205-109
Y2      Nikko KuHa 204-602 MoHa 204-602 MoHa 205-602 KuHa 205-602 Keiyo 1 KuHa 204-108 MoHa 204-292 MoHa 205-292 KuHa 205-108
Y3      Nikko KuHa 204-603 MoHa 204-603 MoHa 205-603 KuHa 205-603 Keiyo 4 KuHa 204-111 MoHa 204-301 MoHa 205-301 KuHa 205-111
Y4      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-604 MoHa 204-604 MoHa 205-604 KuHa 205-604 Keiyo 3 KuHa 204-110 MoHa 204-298 MoHa 205-298 KuHa 205-110
Y5      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-605 MoHa 204-605 MoHa 205-605 KuHa 205-605 Keiyo 6 KuHa 204-113 MoHa 204-307 MoHa 205-307 KuHa 205-113
Y6      Nikko KuHa 204-606 MoHa 204-606 MoHa 205-606 KuHa 205-606 Keiyo 5 KuHa 204-112 MoHa 204-304 MoHa 205-304 KuHa 205-112
Y7      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-607 MoHa 204-607 MoHa 205-607 KuHa 205-607 Keiyo 8 KuHa 204-115 MoHa 204-313 MoHa 205-313 KuHa 205-115
Y8      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-608 MoHa 204-608 MoHa 205-608 KuHa 205-608 Keiyo 7 KuHa 204-114 MoHa 204-310 MoHa 205-310 KuHa 205-114
Y9      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-609 MoHa 204-609 MoHa 205-609 KuHa 205-609 Keiyo 10 KuHa 204-117 MoHa 204-319 MoHa 205-319 KuHa 205-117
Y10      Nikko KuHa 204-610 MoHa 204-610 MoHa 205-610 KuHa 205-610 Keiyo 9 KuHa 204-116 MoHa 204-316 MoHa 205-316 KuHa 205-116
Y11      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-611 MoHa 204-611 MoHa 205-611 KuHa 205-611 n/a KuHa 204- MoHa 204- MoHa 205- KuHa 205-
Y12      Utsunomiya KuHa 204-612 MoHa 204-612 MoHa 205-612 KuHa 205-612 n/a KuHa 204- MoHa 204- MoHa 205- KuHa 205-


Senseki Line "Mangattan Liner" trains

A Senseki Line 205-3100 series "Mangattan Liner" trainset is decorated with images of the cartoon character Robocon from the 1970s anime Ganbare!! Robocon, while another ("Mangattan Liner II") has Kamen Rider livery. Both were created by Shotaro Ishinomori, a native of Ishinomaki, Miyagi; Ishinomaki Station is the terminus of the Senseki Line.

  • Senseki Line "Mangattan Liner" trainset (set M8), July 2006

  • "Mangattan Liner II" (set M2), January 2009

Withdrawal and resale

Fuji Kyuko

A number of former 205 series trains were sold to Fuji Kyuko in 2011 and modified to become 3-car 6000 series sets, entering service from February 2012.[6]

  • Fujikyu 6000 series, February 2012

Indonesia

A total of 180 205 series EMU cars formerly used on Saikyo Line and Kawagoe Line services, withdrawn in 2013, are scheduled to be donated to KA Commuter Jabodetabek (KCJ) in Jakarta, Indonesia.[7]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Musashino Line, Sagami Line, Yamanote Line, and Yokohama Line
  2. ↑ Hanwa Line
  3. ↑ Senseki Line
  4. ↑ Keiyō Line, Yamanote Line, and Yokohama Line
  5. ↑ Yokohama Line

References

  • JR全車両ハンドブック2006 (JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2006). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2006. 
  • JR電車編成表 '07冬号 (JR EMU Formations - Winter 2007). Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 4-88283-046-9. 
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "日光線、宇都宮線に205系リニューアル車投入" [Refurbished 205 series to be introduced on Nikko and Utunomiya Line]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 27 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012. 
  2. ↑ "日光線用205系600番台が出場" [205-600 series for Nikko Line out-shopped]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "鶴見線に205系先頭車化改造車1100代が登場" [205-1100 series with modified end cars appear for Tsurumi Line]. Railway Journal (Japan: Tetsudō Journal) 38 (457): p.92. November 2004. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Kakuno, Shinichi (July 2013). "205系600番台" [205-600 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese) (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.) 53 (627): p.98–100. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 JR電車編成表 2013夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2013]. Japan: JRR. May 2013. p. 61. ISBN 978-4-330-37313-3. 
  6. ↑ Sugiyama, Junichi (1 March 2012). "富士急行6000系デビュー! 元205系が水戸岡鋭治デザインに、耐寒耐雪装備も" [Fujikyu 6000 series debut! Former 205 series redesigned by Eiji Mitooka with snow & cold weather resistance]. MyNavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi USA Corporation. Retrieved 1 March 2012. 
  7. ↑ "海外への鉄道車両譲渡と車両保守に関する技術支援の実施について" [Transfer of rolling stock and maintenance support overseas] (pdf). News release (in Japanese). Japan: East Japan Railway Company. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013. 

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