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E231 series

TheE231 series(E231 hệ,E231-kei)is anelectric multiple unit(EMU) train type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated byEast Japan Railway Company(JR East) in Japan since 2000.

E231 series
A Chūō–Sōbu Line E231-0 series train in December 2022
ManufacturerJR East,Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Tokyu Car Corporation
Built atNiitsu, Kobe, Yokohama
Replaced103 series,113 series,115 series,201 series,205 series,301 series
Constructed1998–2006
2010–2011 (SaHa E231-600 & SaHa E231-4600 carriages)
Entered service13 March 2000
Refurbished2014–
Scrapped2010–
Number built2,736 vehicles
Number in service2,476 vehicles
(+48 vehicles converted toE235 series)
Number scrapped212 vehicles
SuccessorE235 series(Yamanote Line)
Formation4/5/8/10 cars per trainset (Previously also 11)
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKawagoe, Keiyō, Kōzu, Matsudo, Mitaka, Oyama
Lines served(See below)
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)[1]
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)[1]
Doors4 pairs per side (previously also 6 pairs per side)
2 doors per side (Green cars)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)[1]
Traction systemIGBT-VVVF
Acceleration2.5, 3, or 3.3 km/(h⋅s) (1.6, 1.9, or 2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration4 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (service)
4.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.8 mph/s) (emergency)
HVACAU725/AU726
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collector(s)Overhead line
BogiesDT61 (powered), TR246 (trailer)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake,electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SN, D-ATC
Coupling systemShibata type
Multiple workingE233-3000 series(forE231-1000 seriesonly)
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

Design

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Trains were manufactured byTokyu Car Corporation,Kawasaki Heavy Industriesand also at JR East's factory atNiitsuinNiigata Prefecture.

The type evolved from the earlier209 seriesandE217 seriesEMUs, with the main visible difference being wider bodies (2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) compared to the 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) for earlier commuter trains), and the prototype train built in 1998 for trials on theChūō–Sōbu Linewas actually classified 209-950 series, later becoming E231-900 series. Full-production E231-0 series trains were subsequently introduced on the Chūō–Sōbu Line (10-car sets) andJōban Line(10+5-car sets). Other variants include the 11-car E231-500 series for theYamanote Line,and the E231-800 series with 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) wide bodies and end doors for use onTokyo Metro Tozai Lineinter-running services.

From 2000 onward, the first E231-1000 series outer-suburban variant was delivered for use onUtsunomiya LineandTakasaki Lineservices north fromUeno Stationin Tokyo. These trains included transverse seating in some cars and were also equipped with toilets. Production continued into 2006 with trains delivered for use on theTōkaidō Main Linesouth from Tokyo. From 2004 onward, two bilevel Green cars were inserted into all E231-1000 series ten-car sets.

Variants

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Former operations

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  • E231-500 series:11-car sets used on theYamanote Linefrom 21 April 2002 until 20 January 2020
  • E231-900 series:10-car set used on theChūō–Sōbu Linefrom December 1998 until 25 February 2020 (designated as 209-950 series until June 2000)

E231-0 series

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E231-0 series
A Jōban Line 10+5 car set in March 2021
Replaced103 series,103-1000 series,201 series,205 series,205-5000 series
Constructed2000–2006
Entered service13 March 2000
Refurbished2014–2020
Number built725 vehicles
Number in service599 vehicles (76 sets)
(+24 vehicles converted toE231-3000 series)
Number scrapped102 vehicles
Formation5/8/10 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKeiyō, Matsudo, Mitaka
Previously: Narashino
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side (previously also 6 pairs per side)
Traction systemVariable frequency(Mitsubishi IGBT-VVVF)
Traction motorsMT73
Power output95kW Per Motor
TransmissionGear Ratio: 14:99=1:7.07
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

The first full-production E231-0 series trains were introduced on theChūō–Sōbu Linebetween February 2000 and November 2001, with 21 ten-car sets (101–121) based at Narashino Depot in Chiba[2]and 21 ten-car sets (20–25, 28–42) based at Mitaka Depot in Tokyo.[3]They replaced older 103, 201, and 205 series trains. One more ten-car set (57) was delivered to Mitaka Depot in November 2002. In December 2003, all Narashino sets were transferred to Mitaka Depot and renumbered 1–19, 26, and 27. Between October and November 2006, three more sets (80–82) were built to replace three209-500 seriessets transferred to theKeihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line,creating a total fleet of 46 trains. The Chūō–Sōbu Line sets each contained a six-door car.[4]

New built E231-0 series sets were also delivered to Matsudo Depot between November 2001 and February 2005 for use onJōban Lineservices betweenUenoandToride,and alsoNarita Lineservices toNarita,replacing the earlier 103 series fleet. A total of 17 ten-car sets (101–117) and 19 five-car sets (121–139) were built.[5]

From December 2009 to November 2011, set 27 was temporarily transferred to Tokyo General Rolling Stock Center and used to deliver newSaHa E231-600 and SaHa E231-4600trailer cars for theYamanote Line.In 2012, a "B" suffix was added to all Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (B1–B42, B57, and B80–B82).

Refurbishment

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Between 2015 and 2020, all E231-0 series sets underwent a mid-life refurbishment with new equipment. In addition, with the transfer of former Yamanote LineE231-500 seriessets to the Chūō–Sōbu Line and to prepare for the installation of platform doors, 40 trains were transferred from the Chūō–Sōbu Line to other lines, while six trains were reformed and remain on the Chūō–Sōbu Line with all six-door cars replaced with excess four-door cars from the other 40 sets.[6]

In late 2014 and early 2015, two Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (B20 and B21, with six-door cars substituted by two trailer cars from B22) were transferred to the Jōban Line (and renumbered 118 and 119)[4]for the extension of the Jōban Line services toShinagawa Stationwith the opening of theUeno–Tokyo Line.This brought the total number of Jōban Line sets to 38 (19 five-car and 19 ten-car sets), all of which were refurbished between 2015 and 2020.

From October 2017 to September 2020, 32 Chūō–Sōbu Line sets were refurbished, shortened to eight cars, and transferred to the Musashino Line (and renumbered MU2–MU21, MU31–MU39, and MU41–MU43) to replace older205 seriesand205-5000 seriessets; the first set (MU2) entered service in November 2017.[7]

From November 2017 to October 2019, six Chūō–Sōbu Line sets were refurbished, shortened to four cars, redesignated asE231-3000 series,and transferred to theHachikō LineandKawagoe Line.

The first reformed E231-0 series Chūō–Sōbu Line train (with 6 motored cars and no six-door car), numbered set B11 and composed of 8 cars of former set B11 and 2 cars of former set B5, completed refurbishment on 24 April 2018 and reentered into service on 21 May 2018.[8]A total of six reformed ten-car trains remain on the Chūō–Sōbu Line. The last non-reformed trains (with 4 motored cars and a six-door car), sets B80 and B82, were removed from service after 13 March 2020.[9][better source needed]

Between 17 August[10][better source needed]and 7 October 2020,[11][better source needed]Jōban Line set 118 was shortened to 8 cars and modified for use on the Musashino Line at Nagano depot. It was renumbered MU22 and reentered service on 12 October.[12][better source needed]

Transfers from Chūō–Sōbu Line

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Chūō–Sōbu Line transfers and reformations (standard pattern)
Old Chūō–Sōbu
4M6T sets		 x41 Car 1
KuHa E231		 Car 2
SaHa E231		 Car 3
MoHa E231		 Car 4
MoHa E230		 Car 5
SaHa E230		 Car 6
SaHa E231		 Car 7
SaHa E231		 Car 8
MoHa E231		 Car 9
MoHa E230		 Car 10
KuHa E230
Type cab + trailer trailer motored pair trailer
6-door		 trailer trailer motored pair trailer + cab
New Chūō–Sōbu
6M4T sets		 x5 Car 1 X Car 2 Car 3 X Car 4 Car 7 Car 8 Car 9 Car 10
Hachikō/Kawagoe
-3000 seriessets		 x5 Car 4 X Chūō–Sōbu
Car 5		 Chūō–Sōbu
Car 6		 X X X Car 3 Car 2 Car 1
Musashino
sets		 x31 Car 1 X Car 2 Car 3 X Car 4 Car 5 Car 6 Car 7 Car 8
Chūō–Sōbu Line transfers and reformations (non-standard pattern)
Old Chūō–Sōbu
4M6T sets 		Car 1
KuHa E231		 Car 2
SaHa E231		 Car 3
MoHa E231		 Car 4
MoHa E230		 Car 5
SaHa E230		 Car 6
SaHa E231		 Car 7
SaHa E231		 Car 8
MoHa E231		 Car 9
MoHa E230		 Car 10
KuHa E230
Type cab + trailer trailer motored pair trailer
6-door		 trailer trailer motored pair trailer + cab
Former B5 Hae41
Car 4		 X MitsuB11
Car 5		 Mitsu B11
Car 6		 X KeyoMU2
Car 4		 X Hae 41
Car 3		 Hae 41
Car 2		 Hae 41
Car 1
Former B11 Mitsu B11
Car 1		 X Mitsu B11
Car 2		 Mitsu B11
Car 3		 X Mitsu B11
Car 4		 Mitsu B11
Car 7		 Mitsu B11
Car 8		 Mitsu B11
Car 9		 Mitsu B11
Car 10
Former B20 Mato118
Car 10		 Mato 118
Car 9		 Mato 118
Car 8		 Mato 118
Car 7		 X Mato 118
Car 5		 Mato 118
Car 4		 Mato 118
Car 3		 Mato 118
Car 2		 Mato 118
Car 1
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Keyo MU22
Car 1		 X Keyo MU22
Car 2		 Keyo MU22
Car 3		 Keyo MU22
Car 5		 X Keyo MU22
Car 6		 Keyo MU22
Car 7		 Keyo MU22
Car 8
Former B21 Mato 119
Car 10		 Mato 119
Car 9		 Mato 119
Car 8		 Mato 119
Car 7		 X Mato 119
Car 5		 Mato 119
Car 4		 Mato 119
Car 3		 Mato 119
Car 2		 Mato 119
Car 1
Former B22 Keyo MU2
Car 1		 Keyo MU2
Car 5		 Keyo MU2
Car 2		 Keyo MU2
Car 3		 X Mato 118
Car 6		 Mato 119
Car 6		 Keyo MU2
Car 6		 Keyo MU2
Car 7		 Keyo MU2
Car 8
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Keyo MU22
Car 4

Lines served

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Formations

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10-car Chūō–Sōbu Line 6M4T sets (since 2018)

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As of 19 March 2020,six ten-car sets (B10–B12, B14, B26, B27) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Chiba
Mitaka →
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 E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 KuHa E230
  • Cars 2, 5, and 8 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

10-car Jōban Line sets

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As of 17 August 2020,18 ten-car sets (101–117, 119) are based at Matsudo depot in Chiba Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ( "M" ) cars and six non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[13]

← Narita, Toride
Ueno, Shinagawa →
Car No. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc T M M' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 KuHa E230
  • Cars 3 and 8 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 8 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

5-car Jōban Line sets

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As of 1 October 2018,19 five-car sets (121–139) are based at Matsudo depot in Chiba Prefecture and formed as shown below with two motored ( "M" ) cars and three non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Narita, Toride
Ueno, Shinagawa →
Car No. 15 14 13 12 11
Designation Tc T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 KuHa E230
  • Car 13 has one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 11 and 15 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 14 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

8-car Musashino Line sets

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As of 12 October 2020,33 eight-car sets (MU2–MU22, MU31–MU39, MU41–MU43) are based at Keiyō Depot and formed as shown below with four motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[14][better source needed]

← Tokyo, Kaihinmakuhari, Nishi-Funabashi
Fuchūhommachi →
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc M M' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 KuHa E230
  • Cars 2 and 6 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 8 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

Previous formations

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10-car Chūō–Sōbu Line 4M6T sets (2002 to 2020)

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← Chiba, Tsudanuma
Nakano, Mitaka →
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc T M M' T' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 SaHa E230 SaHa E231 MoHa E231 MoHa E230 KuHa E230
  • Cars 3 and 8 each had one PS33B single-armpantograph.[4]
  • Car 5 had six pairs of doors per side.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 had a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 was designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]
  • A Chūō–Sōbu Line 10-car E231-0 series set in August 2022
  • A Jōban Line 10+5-car E231-0 series formation in July 2008
  • Musashino Line 8-car E231-0 series set MU19 in January 2023

Interior

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  • Interior view of KuHa E231-71 car
  • Priority seating of Moha E230-128 car
  • Wheelchair and stroller space of Kuha E230-71 car
  • Passenger information screen

Special liveries

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In April 2021, to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the Abiko Branch Line, JR East recolored set 139 intoSōbu/Yokosuka Lineblue and cream stripes. Initially, only the cab ends received the commemorative stripes; however, these stripes were later extended to the rest of the train's body.[15]The trainset was painted back into its original livery in late October.[citation needed]

  • Set 139 with the cab front in Sōbu/Yokosuka Line color, April 2021
  • Set 139 in complete Sōbu/Yokosuka Line livery in May 2021

E231-500 series

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E231-500 series
Chūō–Sōbu Line 10-car E231-500 series set A545 in March 2021
Replaced205 series,209-500 series,E231-0 series
Constructed2002–2005, 2010–2011 (SaHa E231-600, SaHa E231-4600)
Entered service21 April 2002
Refurbished2014–2020
Scrapped2010–2011 (SaHa E230-500 x104)
2020 (SaHa E231-4600 x4)
Number built676 vehicles
Number in service520 vehicles (52 sets)
(+48 vehicles converted toE235 series)
Number scrapped108 vehicles
SuccessorE235-0 series(Yamanote Line)
Formation10 (previously 11) cars per trainset
Fleet numbersA501–A552
Previously: 501-552
OperatorsJR East
DepotsMitaka
Previously: Tokyo
Lines servedJBChūō–Sōbu Line
Previously:JYYamanote Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side (previously also 6 pairs per side)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

A fleet of 52 11-car E231-500 series was delivered from January 2002 to April 2005 for use onYamanote Lineservices, replacing the earlier205 seriesfleet. The first trains entered service on 21 April 2002. These trains include digital automatic train control (D-ATC), and feature pairs of LCD passenger information screens above each door internally. These screens also show advertisements. Each 11-car set originally contained two six-door SaHa E230 trailer cars (cars 7 and 10)[5]with six pairs of doors per side and bench seats that were folded up until 10 a.m. on weekdays to provide standing room only during the morning peak. From 22 February 2010, the seats were able to be used during the morning peak.[16]

SaHa E231-600/-4600 series cars

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To standardize door spacing ahead of the introduction of platform doors on all Yamanote Line stations by 2017, the two six-door cars in each set were subsequently replaced by a new build of four-door trailer cars between February 2010 and August 2011,[16]the first of which were delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 1 February 2010.[17]

The new SaHa E231-600 cars (new car 7) incorporated some elements from the newerE233 series(most notably seats and handrails).[18][better source needed]The new SaHa E231-4600 cars (new car 10) were built almost fully toE233 seriesstandards;[19][better source needed]they also have an irregular door spacing corresponding to the driving cars ofKeihin–Tōhoku LineE233-1000 series sets, which occasionally have to share the same platforms during engineering work. This results in interior seating arranged 3-7-7-5-4, instead of the normal 3-7-7-7-3 arrangement.[20]

A Yamanote Line 11-car set in August 2018

Refurbishment

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In October 2014, former Yamanote Line set 520 was released from overhaul as a ten-car set, numbered A520, allocated to Mitaka Depot, and finished in the yellow Chūō–Sōbu Line livery.[21]It entered revenue service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line from 1 December 2014.[22]A second set, former Yamanote Line set 540 was converted to a ten-car set for use on the Chūō–Sōbu Line in May 2016, renumbered A540.[23]Between 2017 and 2020, the remaining sets were transferred to the Chūō–Sōbu Line as the E235 series replaced them on the Yamanote Line.[24][better source needed]The SaHa E231-4600 cars were removed as the Chūō–Sōbu Line uses 10-car trains. As a result, 48 of the 52 surplus SaHa E231-4600 cars were updated to E235 series standards (and re-numberedSaHa E235-4600) and continue to be used on the Yamanote Line, while the remaining 4 cars were scrapped.[25][better source needed]The last set of E231-500 (Set 506) on the Yamanote Line finished service in January 2020 and was converted for service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line as set A506.[26][better source needed]

Lines served

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  • Chūō–Sōbu Line

Former operations

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  • Yamanote Line

Formations

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10-car Chūō–Sōbu Line sets

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As of 3 March 2020,52 ten-car sets (A501-A552) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Chiba
Mitaka →
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 E231-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E231-600 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E231-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 KuHa E230-500
  • Cars 2, 5, and 8 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

Previous formations

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11-car Yamanote Line sets (2010 to 2020)

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← Counterclockwise (Inner)
Clockwise (Outer) →
Car No. 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc T M M' T M M' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-500 SaHa E231-4600 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E231-600 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E231-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 KuHa E230-500
  • Cars 3, 6, and 9 each had one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 11 had a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 was designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

11-car Yamanote Line sets (2002 to 2011)

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← Counterclockwise (Inner)
Clockwise (Outer) →
Car No. 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc T' M M' T' M M' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-500 SaHa E230-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E230-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 SaHa E231-500 MoHa E231-500 MoHa E230-500 KuHa E230-500
  • Cars 3, 6, and 9 each had one PS33B single-arm pantograph.
  • Cars 7 and 10 was a "six door car" meaning it had six pairs of doors per side.
  • Cars 1 and 11 had a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 was designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.
  • SaHa E230-500 6-door car as car No. 10 in June 2010
  • Replacement SaHa E231-4600 4-door car as car No. 10 in June 2010
  • Replacement SaHa E231-600 4-door car as car No. 7 in March 2010

Interior

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  • Interior view of SaHa E231-500 car
  • Interior view of SaHa E230-500 car with seats folded up for the rush hour
  • Interior view of SaHa E231-4600 car, showing E233 series derived interior, April 2010
  • Passenger information screen

Special liveries

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From 7 September to 4 December 2009, E231-500 series set 502 carried an all-over brown livery to mark the 100th anniversary of the naming of Yamanote Line in collaboration with theMeiji Seikaconfectionery company.

From 16 January to 28 December 2013, Yamanote Line E231-500 series set 545 operated in an all-overuguisulight green livery to mark the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of103 seriesEMUs in this colour scheme.[27]

From 11 October 2014 to 31 March 2015, Yamanote Line E231-500 series set 514 operated in an all-over "red brick" livery to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening ofTokyo Station,which opened in 1914.[28]

  • Set 502 in all-over brown livery in October 2009
  • Set 545 in all-over light green livery in January 2013
  • Set 514 in "red brick" livery in October 2014

E231-800 series

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E231-800 series
An E231-800 series set in July 2022
Replaced103-1200 series,301 series
Constructed2003
Entered service1 May 2003
Number built70 vehicles
Number in service70 vehicles (7 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersK1–K7
OperatorsJR East
DepotsMitaka
Lines servedJBChūō–Sōbu Line,TTokyo Metro Tozai Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Safety system(s)ATC,ATS-SN/P[29]
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

The E231-800 series(E231 hệ 800 phiên đài)fleet consists of seven 10-car sets (K1 to K7), which are based at Mitaka Depot for use onChūō–Sōbu LineandTokyo Metro Tozai Lineinter-running services. These sets were delivered between January and May 2003, entering service on 1 May 2003[5][30]and replacing the ageing fleet of103and301 seriessets.[29]

The design of the E231-800 series is largely similar to that of the209-1000 series—which was also designed with subway interoperation in mind—featuring end gangways that are used for emergency egress. Furthermore, the car bodies are 2,800 millimetres (9 ft 2 in) wide,[29]as opposed to 2,950 millimetres (9 ft 8 in) for the rest of the E231 series fleet.[1]They also have an increased power output due to the conditions of the Tozai Line.[29]

Lines served

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  • Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
  • Chūō–Sōbu Line (Mitaka – Nakano; Nishi-Funabashi – Tsudanuma)

Formations

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As of 1 October 2018,seven ten-car sets (K1 to K7) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4][29]

← Tsudanuma, Nishi-Funabashi
Nakano, Mitaka →
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 E231-800 MoHa E231-800 MoHa E230-800 SaHa E231-800 MoHa E231-800 MoHa E230-800 SaHa E231-800 MoHa E231-800 MoHa E230-800 KuHa E230-800
Weight (t) 26.1 28.8 28.6 22.8 28.8 28.3 22.6 28.8 28.6 26.1
Capacity (total/seated) 141/46 156/51 156/54 156/51 141/46
  • Cars 2, 5, and 8 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 2 and 9 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]

E231-900 series

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E231-900 series
Musashino Line E231-900 series in July 2020
Replaced205 series
Constructed1998 (as209-950 series)
Entered serviceDecember 1998
RefurbishedJune 2000, March–July 2020
Number built10 vehicles
Number in service8 vehicles (1 set)
Number scrapped2 vehicles
Formation8 (previously 10) cars
Fleet numbersMU1
Previously: B901
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKeiyō
Previously: Mitaka
Lines servedJEKeiyō Line,JMMusashino Line
Previously:JBChūō–Sōbu Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side (previously also 6 pairs per side)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

This was the prototype E231 series set, built jointly byTokyu Carand JR East's Niitsu factory, and delivered in October 1998 for theChūō–Sōbu Line,classified as209-950 series.It was reclassified as E231-900 series in June 2000.[4]

On 25 February 2020, it operated its last revenue service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line. The set was refurbished at Ōmiya Rolling Stock Center between 3 March[31]and 10 July[32]for transfer to theMusashino Lineand associated through services[32]and reentered service on 20 July.[33][better source needed]

Lines served

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Former operations

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  • Chūō–Sōbu Line

Formation

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8-car Musashino Line

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As of 20 July 2020,one eight-car set (MU1) is based at Keiyō Depot and formed as shown below with four motored ( "M" ) cars and four non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[14][better source needed]

← Tokyo, Kaihimmakuhari, Nishi-Funabashi
Fuchūhommachi →
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Designation Tc M M' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-900 MoHa E231-900 MoHa E230-900 SaHa E231-900 MoHa E231-900 MoHa E230-900 KuHa E230-900
  • Cars 2 and 6 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.
  • Cars 1 and 8 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

Previous formation

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10-car Chūō–Sōbu Line (2000 to 2020)

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← Chiba, Tsudanuma
Nakano, Mitaka →
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc T M M' T' T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-900 SaHa E231-900 MoHa E231-900 MoHa E230-900 SaHa E230-900 SaHa E231-900 MoHa E231-900 MoHa E230-900 KuHa E230-900
  • Cars 3 and 8 each had one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Car 5 had six pairs of doors per side.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 had a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 4 was designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]
  • E231-900 series on Chūō–Sōbu Line in March 2019

E231-1000 series

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E231-1000 series
A E231-1000 series suburban set on a Tokaido main line service in January 2023
Replaced113 series,115 series
Constructed2000–2006
Entered service21 June 2000
Number built1255 vehicles
Number in service1255 vehicles (160 sets)
Formation5/10 cars per trainset
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKōzu, Oyama
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
2 doors per side (Green cars)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Multiple workingE233-3000 series
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

These trains are designed for longer-distance suburban services, and include toilets, transverse seating bays (in some cars only), and bilevel Green cars (10-car sets only). TheIto LineandJoetsu Linemainly use 5-car sets, while theShōnan–Shinjuku Line,Ueno–Tokyo Line,Takasaki Line,Tōkaidō Main Line,Utsunomiya Lineuse 10- or 10+5-car sets.

Lines served

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SaRo E231-1045 bilevel Green car in a Tōkaidō Main Line set in April 2007
SaRo E230-1047 bilevel Green car in a Tōkaidō Main Line set in July 2010

Ten- and five-car suburban sets based at Oyama and Kōzu depots for use on the following lines.

Formations

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10-car K sets

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As of 1 October 2018,42 ten-car sets (K-01–K-42) are based at the Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ( "M" ) cars and six non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Kuroiso, Maebashi
Zushi, Itō, Numazu →
Car No. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc M M' T Tsd Tsd' M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-8500 MoHa E231-3500 MoHa E230-1500 SaHa E231-1000 SaRo E231-1000 SaRo E230-1000 MoHa E231-1500 MoHa E230-3500 KuHa E230-8000
  • Cars 3 and 9 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Cars 1, 5, and 10 each have a toilet (universal designin cars 1 and 10).[4]
  • Car 8 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]
  • Cars 4 and 5 are bilevel Green Cars.[4]

10-car U sets

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As of 1 October 2018,49 ten-car sets (U501–U541, U584–U591) are based at the Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ( "M" ) cars and six non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Kuroiso, Maebashi
Zushi, Itō, Numazu →
Car No. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc T M M' T Tsd Tsd' M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-6000 SaHa E231-1000 MoHa E231-1000 MoHa E230-1000 SaHa E231-6000 SaRo E231-1000 SaRo E230-1000 MoHa E231-1500 MoHa E230-3500 KuHa E230-8000
  • Cars 3 and 8 each have one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Cars 1, 5, and 6[34]each have a toilet (universal designin car 1,Japanese-stylein car 6).[4]
  • Car 8 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.[4]
  • Cars 4 and 5 are bilevel Green Cars.[4]

5-car sets

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As of 1 October 2018,34 five-car sets (S-01–S-34) are based at Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and 35 five-car sets (U2–U118) are based at Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture. They are formed as shown below with two motored ( "M" ) cars and three non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Kuroiso, Kagohara
Zushi, Numazu →
Car No. 15 14 13 12 11
Designation Tc T M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-8000 SaHa E231-3000 MoHa E231-1000 MoHa E230-1000 KuHa E230-6000
  • Car 13 has one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 11 and 15 have a wheelchair space.[4]
  • Car 11 has auniversal designtoilet.[4]

Interior

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  • Interior of car with longitudinal seating
  • Interior of car with transverse seating bays
  • Toilet
  • Driver's cab end
  • Bilevel Green Car lower deck with 2+2 seating
  • Bilevel Green Car upper deck with 2+2 seating

E231-3000 series

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E231-3000 series
A Hachikō/Kawagoe Line four-car set in March 2018
Replaced205-3000 series,209-3000 series,209-3100 series
Entered service19 February 2018
Refurbished2017–2019 (converted from E231-0 series)
2020–2021 (modified for driver-only operation)
Number built24 vehicles
Number in service24 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers41–46
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKawagoe
Lines served■Hachikō Line,Kawagoe Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS33B pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm(3 ft 6 in)

From 2017, former E231-0 series ten-car sets based at Mitaka Depot for use on Chūō–Sōbu Line services were reformed and converted to become four-car E231-3000 series sets based at Kawagoe for use onKawagoe LineandHachikō Lineservices.[35]The first set entered revenue service on the line on 19 February 2018.[36]

Between June 2020 and September 2021, the trains were modified fordriver-only operation(wanman(ワンマン,"one man" )).

Lines served

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  • Hachikō Line (Hachiōji – Komagawa)
  • Kawagoe Line (Komagawa – Kawagoe)

Formation

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As of 8 October 2019,six four-car sets (41-46) are based at Kawagoe depot in Saitama and formed as shown below with two motored ( "M" ) cars and two non-powered trailer ( "T" ) cars.[4]

← Kawagoe
Hachiōji →
Car No. 4 3 2 1
Designation Tc M M' Tc'
Numbering KuHa E231-3000 MoHa E231-3000 MoHa E230-3000 KuHa E230-3000
  • Car 3 has one PS33B single-arm pantograph.[4]
  • Cars 1 and 4 have a wheelchair space.[4]

Former set/car identities

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The former identities of the E231-3000 series sets are as follows.[4]

Set No. Car numbers Former set No. Former car numbers
41 KuHa E231-3001 MoHa E231-3001 MoHa E230-3001 KuHa E230-3001 B5 KuHa E231-5 MoHa E231-10 MoHa E230-10 KuHa E230-5
42 KuHa E231-3002 MoHa E231-3002 MoHa E230-3002 KuHa E230-3002 B6 KuHa E231-6 MoHa E231-12 MoHa E230-12 KuHa E230-6
43 KuHa E231-3003 MoHa E231-3003 MoHa E230-3003 KuHa E230-3003 B7 KuHa E231-7 MoHa E231-14 MoHa E230-14 KuHa E230-7
44 KuHa E231-3004 MoHa E231-3004 MoHa E230-3004 KuHa E230-3004 B8 KuHa E231-8 MoHa E231-16 MoHa E230-16 KuHa E230-8
45 KuHa E231-3005 MoHa E231-3005 MoHa E230-3005 KuHa E230-3005 B16 KuHa E231-16 MoHa E231-32 MoHa E230-32 KuHa E230-16
46 KuHa E231-3006 MoHa E231-3006 MoHa E230-3006 KuHa E230-3006 B17 KuHa E231-17 MoHa E231-34 MoHa E230-34 KuHa E230-17

Accidents

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On the evening of 5 August 2023, aTokaido Lineservice led by E231-1000 series set S-14 struck a utility pole nearOfunaand lost power, reportedly due to getting caught by an overhead wire and pulling the pole.[37]The accident resulted in four people, including the driver, sustaining minor injuries.[38]The lead car of the set was damaged, and 1,500 passengers were evacuated after two hours. Service was restored on the morning of 6 August.

See also

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References

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  1. ^abcdJēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009JR toàn xe 輌ハンドブック2009[JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009.ISBN978-4-7770-0836-0.
  2. ^"E231 hệ tập chí dã xe điện khu biên thành biểu ( 2003 năm 11 cuối tháng khi điểm )"[E231 series Narashino Depot formations (November 2003)].
  3. ^"E231 hệ tam ưng xe lạng センター biên thành biểu ( 2009 năm 11 cuối tháng khi điểm )"[E231 series Mitaka Depot formations (November 2009)].
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  9. ^"E231 hệ, tám ミツB80・B82 biên thành が vận dụng ly thoát"[E231 series sets B80 and B82 removed from service].Retrieved14 March2020.
  10. ^"【JR đông 】E231 hệ マト118 biên thành trường dã tổng hợp xe lạng センター vào bàn hồi đưa"[[JR East] Matsudo Depot E231 series set 118 entered Nagano depot]. 17 August 2020.
  11. ^"【JR đông 】E231 hệ nguyên マト118 biên thành trường dã tổng hợp xe lạng センター lên sân khấu"[[JR East] Former Matsudo Depot E231 series set 118 exited Nagano depot]. 7 October 2020.
  12. ^"【JR đông 】E231 hệ ケヨMU22 biên thành 営 nghiệp vận 転 bắt đầu"[[JR East] Keiyo Depot E231 series set MU22 entered in service]. 10 October 2020.
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  14. ^ab"E231 hệ kinh diệp xe lạng センター biên thành biểu ( mới nhất bản )"[E231 Keiyō Depot formations (latest)].Retrieved17 August2020.
  15. ^“スカ sắc” mang の E231 hệ が vận hành bắt đầu thành điền tuyến ta tôn tử ～ thành đồng ruộng khai trương 120 đầy năm の kỷ niệm đoàn tàu で[ "Suka-colored" E231 series begins operation on the Narita Line between Akibo and Narita].Traffic News(in Japanese). Mediavague Co., Ltd. 30 April 2021.Retrieved14 June2022.
  16. ^ab"Sơn tay tuyến 6 phi xe を lần lượt 4 phi xe に (Yamanote Line 6-door cars to be gradually replaced with 4-door cars)".Hobidas(in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 17 February 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 9 June 2020.Retrieved17 February2010.
  17. ^Sơn tay tuyến dùng E231 hệ 4ドア xe xứng cấp chuyển vận[Yamanote Line E231 series 4-door cars delivered].Tetsudo Hobidas(in Japanese). 1 February 2010. Archived fromthe originalon 4 October 2012.Retrieved1 February2010.
  18. ^"E231 hệ 500 phiên đài “Sơn tay tuyến” – 600 phiên đài ( 7 hào xe ) "[E231-500 series [Yamanote Line] – 600 series (car 7)].Retrieved25 January2020.
  19. ^"E231 hệ 500 phiên đài “Sơn tay tuyến” – 4600 phiên đài ( 10 hào xe ) "[E231-500 series [Yamanote Line] – 4600 series (car 10)].Retrieved25 January2020.
  20. ^"Sơn tay tuyến xe điện 100 đầy năm" [100th anniversary of Yamanote Line trains].Japan Railfan Magazine.Vol. 50, no. 586. Japan: Koyusha. February 2010. p. 57.
  21. ^E231 hệ 500 phiên đài が trung ương ・ tổng võ đi từ từ tuyến sĩ dạng となって lên sân khấu[E231-500 series repainted in Chūō–Sōbu Line style].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 29 October 2014. Archived fromthe originalon 27 November 2024.Retrieved30 November2014.
  22. ^Trung ương tổng võ đi từ từ tuyến でE231 hệ 500 phiên đài が営 nghiệp vận 転を bắt đầu[E231-500 series enters revenue service on Chūō–Sōbu Line].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2 December 2014. Archived fromthe originalon 3 December 2024.Retrieved3 December2014.
  23. ^E231 hệ トウ540 biên thành が tam ưng xe lạng センターに転 thuộc[E231 series set 540 transferred to Mitaka Depot].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 20 May 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 11 June 2016.Retrieved11 June2016.
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  33. ^"【 nguyên 209 hệ 】E231 hệ 900 phiên đài thí làm xe ・MU1 biên thành として võ tàng dã tuyến で" lại ra phát ""[[Former 209 series] E231-900 series prototype train restarts on Musashino Line as MU1]. 20 July 2020.
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  36. ^Tám cao tuyến dùng の 209 hệ 3500 phiên đài が thí vận 転[Hachikō Line 209-3500 series undergoes test-running].Japan Railfan Magazine Online(in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 21 February 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 21 February 2018.Retrieved21 February2018.
  37. ^【 tốc báo 】JR Đông Hải nói tuyến が điện trụ と tiếp xúc し lập ち vãng sinh bên trong xe は cúp điện thừa khách を đường bộ に hạ ろし hướng dẫn[[Breaking News] JR Tokaido Line train loses power after hitting a utility pole; Passengers guided down to the track].Abema News(in Japanese). 5 August 2023.Archivedfrom the original on 6 August 2023 – viaTV Asahi.
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Further reading

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  • Thủ đô quyển tân hệ liệt xe lạng Profile: 209/E231/E233 hệ グループ の toàn cảnhThủ đô quyển tân hệ liệt xe lạng PROFILE[Tokyo Area New-generation Rolling Stock Profile]. Japan: Ikaros Publishing. 15 April 2011.ISBN978-4-86320-436-2.
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