EV-E301 series

EV-E301 series

The first set, V1, on a test run, March 2014
In service 15 March 2014 -
Manufacturer J-TREC
Built at Yokohama
Family name Accum
Replaced KiHa 40 series
Constructed 2014
Number built 2 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service 2 vehicles (1 set)
Formation 2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers V1–
Capacity 265 per set
Operator JR East
Depot(s) Oyama
Line(s) served Karasuyama Line, Tohoku Main Line
Specifications
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors 3 pairs per side
Maximum speed 65 km/h (40 mph) (service)
100 km/h (60 mph) (design)
Acceleration 2.0 km/h/s
Deceleration 3.6 km/h/s
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead line
Bogies DT79 (motored), TR255D (trailer)
Safety system(s) ATS-P
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The EV-E301 series (EV-E301系) is a two-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on the Karasuyama Line and Tohoku Main Line since 15 March 2014.[1] The train is branded "Accum".[2]

Overview

Developed from the experimental "Smart Denchi-kun" battery railcar tested on the Karasuyama Line in 2012, the two-car EV-E301 series train operates as an electric multiple unit (EMU) under the 1,500 V DC overhead wire of the Tohoku Main Line between Utsunomiya and Hōshakuji, and on battery power over the 25.4 km (15.8 mi) non-electrified Karasuyama Line. It can also be recharged via its pantographs at a recharging facility specially built at Karasuyama Station.[2] JR East hopes ultimately to replace all of the diesel trains used on the line with these trains.[3]

The two-car trainset is equipped with 190 kWh lithium-ion storage batteries,[2] and the train has a maximum design speed of 100 km/h (60 mph), although it normally runs at up to 65 km/h (40 mph) in service.[4]

Formation

The two-car train is formed as shown below, with car 1 at the Utsunomiya end.[2]

Car No. 1 2
Designation Mc' Mc
Type EV-E300 EV-E301
Weight (t) 37.7 40.2
Passenger capacity (seated/total) 48/133 48/133

The Mc car has two PS38 single-arm pantographs.[2]

Interior

Internally, the train uses LED lighting throughout.[2] Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating.[2] The train is not equipped with a toilet.[4]

Bogies

Each car is mounted on a TR255D non-powered trailer bogie at the outer end, and a DT79 motored bogie at the inner end.[2]

History

The first set, V1, on delivery from J-TREC, January 2014

The first set, V1, was delivered from the Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-TREC) factory in Yokohama on 21 January 2014.[5] Test running commenced on 23 January, on the Utsunomiya Line, including running on battery power with the pantographs lowered.[6] It entered revenue service on the Karasuyama Line from the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014.[1]

See also

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "烏山線でEV-E301系が営業運転を開始" [EV-E301 series enters revenue service on Karasuyama Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 16 March 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 "EV-E301系蓄電池駆動電車" [EV-E301 series battery EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.) 54 (638): p.54-59. June 2014.
  3. ↑ "JR東日本　烏山線に新型蓄電池電車導入" [JR East to introduce new battery train on Karasuyama Line]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "烏山線用EV-E301系" [Karasuyama Line EV-E301 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd.) 54 (636): p.62-64. April 2014.
  5. ↑ "EV-E301系「ACCUM」が甲種輸送される" [EV-E301 series "Accum" delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 22 January 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
  6. ↑ "EV-E301系「ACCUM」が宇都宮線で試運転" [EV-E301 series "Accum" test-run on the Utsunomiya Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.