E129 series
| E129 series | |
|---|---|
 Artist's impression | |
| In service | Autumn 2014 (scheduled) |
| Manufacturer | JR East |
| Built at | Niitsu |
| Replaced | 115 series |
| Number under construction | 160 vehicles (55 sets) |
| Formation | 2/4 cars per trainset |
| Operator | JR East |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed |
Service: 100 km/h (60 mph) Design: 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | Overhead catenary |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The E129 series (E129系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) for use on local services in the Niigata area from autumn 2014.[1][2]
Design
The stainless steel body and "universal design" interior is derived from the E233 series commuter EMU.[3] Externally, trains will be finished in a livery with gold and pink stripes.[2]
Operations
New E129 series trains are scheduled to be introduced on the following lines, completely replacing older 115 series sets by around 2017.[1][2]
- Joetsu Line (Minakami – Miyauchi)
- Shinetsu Main Line (Naoetsu – Niigata)
- Uetsu Main Line (Niitsu – Murakami)
- Hakushin Line (Niigata – Shibata)
- Echigo Line (Kashiwazaki – Niigata)
- Yahiko Line (Higashi-Sanjō – Yahiko)
Formations
The E129 series fleet will consist of 30 two-car sets (60 vehicles) and 25 four-car sets (100 vehicles).[3]
Interior
Passenger accommodation will consist of a mix of transverse seating bays and longitudinal bench seating.[3] LED lighting will be used throughout.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "通勤形車両の新造計画について" [New commuter train manufacture plans] (PDF) (in Japanese). East Japan Railway Company. 2 July 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Miki, Kazuya (14 August 2013). "「新潟産」車両、地元に投入 ＪＲ東日本のＥ１２９系" ["Niigata-built" trains to be introduced locally - JR East E129 series]. Asahi Shimbun Digital (in Japanese). Japan: The Asahi Shimbun Limited. Retrieved 29 November 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "通勤形車両の新造計画" [New commuter train manufacturing plans]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese) (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.) 53 (629): p.66. September 2013.
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