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The203 series(203 hệ)is anelectric multiple unit(EMU) train type operated in Japan between 1982 and 2011 byJapanese National Railways(JNR) and later byEast Japan Railway Company(JR East), and currently operated byKAI CommuterandPhilippine National Railways.
| 203 series | |
|---|---|
 203 series Joban Line Set 67 in October 2009 | |
| In service | 1982–2011 (Japan) 2011–present (Indonesia) 2012–present (Philippines) |
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Kinki Sharyo,Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 103-1000 series(Japan) PNR 7A-2000 Class(Philippines) |
| Constructed | 1982–1986 |
| Entered service | November 1982 |
| Refurbished | 2020–2023 (PNR) |
| Scrapped | 2010– |
| Number built | 170 vehicles (17 sets) |
| Number in service | 40 vehicles (4 sets) (KAI Commuter) 25 vehicles (5 sets, one head car each set) (PNR) |
| Number scrapped | 80 vehicles (8 sets) (JR East) 10 vehicles (all intermediate cars) (KAI Commuter) |
| Successor |
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| Formation | 10 cars per trainset (JNR, JR) 8 and 12 cars per trainset (KAI Commuter)[1] 5 cars per trainset (PNR) |
| Fleet numbers | 71–78, 61–69 (JNR) 51–58, 61–69 (JR East) 2, 106, 108, 109 (KAI Commuter)[1] 01–08 (PNR) |
| Capacity | 528 |
| Operators | JNR(1982–1987) JR East(1987–2011) KAI Commuter(2011–) PNR(2012–) |
| Depots | Matsudo (JR East, JNR) Bukit Duri, Bogor (KAI Commuter) Tutuban (PNR) |
| Lines served | Japan:(all retired) KAI Commuter:  PNR Metro South Commuter Line(2012–2024)PNR Inter-Provincial Commuter(2023–) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminium |
| 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 (62 mph)[2] |
| Traction system | Mitsubishi/ToshibaChopper |
| Traction motors | MT60 × 24 |
| Power output | 150 kW (201 hp) (motors) 256 kW (343 hp) (generator)[3] |
| Acceleration | 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s) |
| Power supply | 440 VACgenerator(PNR)[3] |
| HVAC | AU75G (JNR, JR East, KRL, and PNR) ACI-4202 (PNR; 2 sets)[4] |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DCoverhead catenary(JNR, JR East and KAI Commuter) |
| Current collector(s) | PS21pantograph(JNR, JR East and KAI Commuter) |
| Bogies | DT46A (motor), TR234 (trailer) |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-Sn,ATC-10(JNR, JR East) |
| Coupling system | Shibataandknuckle |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in) |
Formation
editThe sets were formed as follows.[5]
| Original 10-car EMU configuration | ||||||||||
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | KuHa 202 | MoHa 202 | MoHa 203 | SaHa 203 | MoHa 202 | MoHa 203 | SaHa 203 | MoHa 202 | MoHa 203 | KuHa 203 |
Cars 3, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one PS21pantograph.[5]
Interior
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Interior view in September 2007 -
Priority seating in November 2010
History and operations
editThe 203 series sets were made to replace the103-1000 seriesEMUs in 1982. The 203 series EMUs were on through services between theJoban LineandTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
Withdrawal
editThe trains were gradually replaced by newE233-2000 seriesEMUs, and the last set ran in revenue service on 26 September 2011.[6]
Overseas operations
editIndonesia
editFive former 203 series ten-car sets (Set numbers 51, 52, 66, 68, 69) were shipped toKAI Commuterin Jakarta, Indonesia in 2011. The trainsets were subsequently reformed to create four trainsets formed as one eight-car set (set 108), two ten-car sets (sets 106 and 109), and one twelve-car set (set 2).[7]One ten-car set, set 109, has 5+5 formation with two middle driving trailers which are used only during regular maintenance.[7]The set 203-106 is the first 203 series to bear the latest KAI Commuter red-white livery, while the set 203-109 (5+5 trainsets) are bearing the latest KAI Commuter livery in September 2023.
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A KRL Jabodetabek 203 series 8-car set on the Bogor Line in July 2012 -
Former set 52 reformed as a 12-car set BUD 2 in August 2017 -
A typical Indonesian set code used on KAI Commuter 203 series set BOO 106 shows the head car's number in December 2017 -
JR 203 106 new livery leaving theTebet Station.
Philippines
editIn November 2011, four former 203 series 10-car sets (set numbers 53, 54, 55, 67) were shipped to thePhilippine National Railways(PNR) in thePhilippinesfor Metro commuter service in Metro Manila, replacing former Japanese 12 and 14 series coaches. As of October 2013, seven four-car sets had been formed, as shown below, with car "A" at theAlabangend.[8]Due to the lack of electrification in the PNR line, the units are equipped with a diesel-powered generator at the head car to provide power for the doors, lighting, and air-conditioning. They were usually hauled by900 classlocomotives for commuter service. The 2500 class and the 5000 class locomotives shunts the 203 series EMU in Tutuban for refueling.
← Alabang
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| Set No. | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU 01 | KuHa 203-107 | MoHa 203-11 | MoHa 202-7 | SaHa 203-9 |
| EMU 02 | KuHa 202-4 | MoHa 202-11 | MoHa 203-7 | MoHa 202-12 |
| EMU 03 | KuHa 203-5 | MoHa 203-9 | MoHa 202-9 | SaHa 203-10 |
| EMU 04 | KuHa 203-4 | MoHa 203-13 | MoHa 202-10 | SaHa 203-14 |
| EMU 05 | KuHa 203-3 | MoHa 203-121 | MoHa 202-120 | SaHa 203-8 |
| EMU 06 | KuHa 202-3 | MoHa 202-15 | MoHa 203-15 | SaHa 203-7 |
| EMU 07 | MoHa 203-10 | MoHa 202-8 | MoHa 203-120 | KuHa 202-107 |
In 2014, PNR started to operate the EMUs in 5-car configuration. As of December 2018, there are five sets in operation. Set 02 is the only 203 series EMU in 4 car formation until 2015.
EMUs 3, 4 and 7 were divided among the other EMUs to form the 5 sets, and their remnants are stored as reserve units or source of spare parts.
← Alabang Tutuban →
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| Set No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU 01 | KuHa 203-107 | MoHa 203-10 | MoHa 202-15 | SaHa 203-6 | MoHa 203-12 |
| EMU 02 | KuHa 202-4 | MoHa 202-9 | MoHa 203-9 | SaHa 203-5 | MoHa 202-12 |
| EMU 05 | KuHa 203-3 | MoHa 203-121 | MoHa 202-120 | SaHa 203-114 | MoHa 203-14 |
| EMU 06 | KuHa 202-3 | MoHa 202-15 | MoHa 203-15 | SaHa 202-7 | MoHa 202-121 |
| EMU 07 | KuHa 202-107 | MoHa 202-11 | MoHa 203-11 | SaHa 203-7 | MoHa 202-8 |
| EMU 08 | KuHa 202-5 | MoHa 202-10 | MoHa 203-13 | SaHa 203-9 | MoHa 202-119 |
By April 2019, the head car of EMU 06 (KuHa 202-3) was transferred to EMU 02. By May 2019, the lead car of EMU 01 (KuHa 203-107) was replaced by EMU 04's head car (KuHa 203-4) and by July, EMU 07's lead car (KuHa 202-107) was transferred to EMU 08.
Due to aging reasons, the air-conditioning units of the 203 series bogged down. PNR conducted a bidding for the procurement of ten air-conditioning units for the 203 series from August to September 2018.PT INKApassed the bidding process, but after post-qualification the lone bidder was post-disqualified, causing a failed bidding. Again, a second bidding was conducted in December 2018. PT INKA once again participated, and passed the bidding process. The company passed the post-qualification process and was subsequently awarded the contract in February 2019.[10]Replacement of air-conditioning units was conducted in February 2020, with the new Model ACI-4202 I-Cond air-conditioning units installed in EMUs 05 and 06.[11][12]On the other hand, PNR is currently in the process of procuring 15 air-conditioning units for the coaches.[13]
PNR procured polycarbonate panels from PT Industries Incorporated through public bidding in 2019 to replace the old windows of the 203 Series. The contract also covered the replacement of the windows of theHyundai Rotem DMU,KiHa 350,KiHa 52,and theKiHa 59 (KoGaNe)trains.[14]Replacement of windows was conducted in 2020, with EMU 05 as the first set to have new fitted windows, removing the need of grills.[15]All four active EMU sets have polycarbonate windows.
In summer of 2020, PNR removed the blue livery of EMUs 04 and 07. The management have stripped off the paint and focus on the bodywork progress of the said EMUs (with some instance of revealing their old livery dating back to their JR incarnation). This in preparation for the new livery of the PNR EMU 203 Series.
As of February 2021, EMUs 04 and 07 still don't have their new livery yet, though they are painted in primer gray. But recently in July 2023, the new management finally decided to revert them back to the blue livery since they will be mostly allocated toCalamba,Laguna for commuter services connecting toLucena Cityin Quezon province, right after the Metro South Commuter services will be finally halt by December 2023 in preparation of construction of theNorth-South Commuter Railwayconnecting from Clark, Pampanga to Calamba in Laguna.[16]
← Alabang Tutuban →
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| Set No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMU 02 | KuHa 202-5 | Moha 202-11 | MoHa 203-11 | SaHa 203-7 | MoHa 202-8 | |
| EMU 04 | KuHa 203-4 | MoHa 203-10 | MoHa 202-15 | SaHa 203-6 | MoHa 203-12 | |
| EMU 05 | KuHa 203-3 | MoHa 203-121 | MoHa 202-120 | SaHa 203-114 | MoHa 203-14 | |
| EMU 06 | KuHa 202-3 | MoHa 202-9 | MoHa 203-9 | SaHa 203-5 | MoHa 202-12 | |
| EMU 07 | KuHa 202-107 | MoHa 202-10 | MoHa 203-13 | SaHa 203-9 | MoHa 202-119 | |
- Key
- KuHa: Former driving trailer car
- SaHa: Former intermediate trailer car
- MoHa 202: Former intermediate motor car
- MoHa 203: Former intermediate motor car with pantograph
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PNR EMU 02 at PNR San Andres Station (July 2016) -
PNR EMU 02 and 06 at Tutuban Station (2016) -
Interior of PNR EMU 203 coach (2017) -
PNR EMU 05 leavingSanta Mesa station(December 2018) -
PNR EMU 07 atAlabang(April 2019) -
PNR EMU 04 atFTI station(May 2019) -
PNR EMU 07 at FTI station (June 2019) -
PNR EMU 04 in stripped livery nearSucat station(December 2020) -
PNR EMU 06 in blue and orange livery nearSucat station,with polycarbonate windows and air-conditioning units fromPT INKA(December 2020) -
PNR EMU 05 head car with polycarbonate windows, PNR andJNRlogos in front cab (October 2021) -
PNR EMU 04/01 in primer gray livery atSanta Mesa station(March 2022)
Incidents
editJapan
edit- On 20 March 1995, the train number A725K, or the Matsudo Train Set Number 67, which later transferred toPhilippine National Railwaysin 2011, was involved on thesarin gas attackwhich happened on theTokyo Metro Chiyoda Linealone, southwest-bound section bound forYoyogi-Uehara stationat 7:48 AM, As the train approached Shin-Ochanomizu Station, the central business district in Chiyoda, one member of the team punctured one of his two bags of sarin, leaving the other untouched, and exited the train at Shin-Ochanomizu. And then finally, the train has been proceeded down the line with the punctured bag of sarin leaking until 4 stops later at Kasumigaseki Station. There, the bags were removed and eventually disposed of by station attendants, of whom two died. The train continued on to the next station where it was completely stopped, evacuated and cleaned.
Philippines
edit- On 14 January 2018, a passenger in a 203 series trainset forced a train door open while the train was moving.[17][18]
- On 16 February 2020, a 203 series trainset was involved in a stone-throwing incident. It damaged a door window and injured one passenger.[19]
- On 12 April 2022, a 9-to-12-year-old child died after being run over by a 900 class locomotive hauling a 203 series EMU train at the intersection of Antipolo Street and Ipil Street in Sta. Cruz, Manila.[20]
- On 18 April 2023, a 203 series trainset was involved in a derailment between Pasay Road station and EDSA station.[21]
Indonesia
edit- On 28 November 2022, a 203 series set MaTo 52 (203-106/BUD2) derailed twice atKampung Bandan StationandManggarai Station.No one was injured.[22][23]
References
edit- ^ab"Litbang KRL Jepang".gm-marka.com.Retrieved5 June2019.
- ^Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009JR toàn xa 輌ハンドブック2009[JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 357–358, 628–629.ISBN978-4-7770-0836-0.
- ^ab"Procurement of Brand New Generator Set with Consumables for EMU"(PDF).Philippine National Railways. 20 October 2021. p. 31.Retrieved23 March2022.
- ^"Nguyên JR đông nhật bổn 203 hệ ngoại quan"(in Japanese).Retrieved14 December2021.
- ^abJR điện xa biên thành biểu 2011 hạ[JR EMU Formations – Summer 2011]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2010. p. 77.ISBN978-4-330-21211-1.
- ^203 hệ が営 nghiệp vận 転から ly thoát[203 series withdrawn from revenue service].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 September 2011.Retrieved28 September2011.
- ^abTakagi, Satoru (January 2018).ジャカルタ đông kinh địa hạ thiết quan liên の xa lạng[Tokyo Metro rolling stock in Jakarta].Japan Railfan Magazine(in Japanese). Vol. 58, no. 681. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. p. 125.
- ^Saito, Miko (March 2014).フィリピン quốc thiết nam phương tuyến の nhật bổn hình xa lạng[Japanese rolling stock on the PNR Southern Line].The Railway Pictorial(in Japanese).64(887): 64–72.
- ^"フィリピン quốc thiết ( PNR ) nguyên JR đông nhật bổn 203 hệ"(in Japanese).Retrieved15 December2021.
- ^PROCUREMENT OF TEN (10) AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR PASSENGER COACH(PDF)(Report).Philippine National Railways.2019.Archived(PDF)from the original on 22 December 2021.Retrieved22 December2021.
- ^PNR EMU 05 Fitted with New INKA Air-conditioning Units (Reupload).3 February 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 21 December 2021.Retrieved4 May2021– via YouTube.
- ^PNR EMU 06/02 Fitted with New INKA Air-conditioning Units.9 February 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 21 December 2021.Retrieved4 May2021– via YouTube.
- ^Procurement of Fifteen (15) Air Conditioning Units for Passenger Coach (Re-Bid)(PDF)(Report).Philippine National Railways.Archived(PDF)from the original on 22 December 2021.Retrieved22 December2021.
- ^Replacement of Train Coaches Panels by Polycarbonate Sheet(PDF)(Report).Philippine National Railways.July 2019.Retrieved23 December2021.
- ^PNR EMU 05 Fitted with New Polycarbonate Windows.11 March 2020.Archivedfrom the original on 21 December 2021.Retrieved4 May2021– via YouTube.
- ^pnr 917& EMU 04 in primer gray,retrieved9 April2022
- ^Ramirez, Robertzon (17 January 2018)."Commuter forces open PNR train's doors".The Philippine Star.Retrieved18 January2022.
- ^External video of incident.14 January 2018.Retrieved18 January2022.
- ^Tren ng PNR, binato na naman; ilang pasahero, galit na.GMA News.22 February 2020.Retrieved31 December2021.
- ^Doctor, Mel Matthew (18 April 2022)."Body of child run over by train in Manila yet to be claimed from mortuary".GMA News.Retrieved19 April2022.
- ^Garcia, Patrick (18 April 2023)."PNR train derails in Makati".Manila Bulletin.Retrieved10 April2024.
- ^Sulistyo, Bayu Tri (26 November 2022)."KRL Commuter Line Lin Cikarang" Ngedrift "di Kampung Bandan".Railway Enthusiast Digest(in Indonesian).Retrieved30 July2023.
- ^Farozy, Ikko Haidar (27 November 2022)."Waduh, KRL Commuter Line Rangkaian BUD2 Anjlok Lagi!".Railway Enthusiast Digest(in Indonesian).Retrieved30 July2023.
External links
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- "JR East 203 series".jreast.co.jp(in Japanese). Archived fromthe originalon 17 May 2011.Retrieved21 January2008.