E131 series

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E131 series
Series-E131-R06.jpg
A E131-0 series set on the Narita Line in March 2021
ManufacturerJ-TREC
Replaced205 series, 209 series
Constructed2020–present
Entered service13 March 2021,[1] Sagami Line: Fall 2021, Utsunomiya Line: Spring 2022
Number under construction69 vehicles
Number built48 vehicles
Number in service24 vehicles
Formation2/3/4 cars per trainset
Operator(s)JR East
Line(s) servedKashima Line, Narita Line, Sotobō Line, Uchibō Line
Future: Nikkō Line, Sagami Line, Utsunomiya Line, Yokohama Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC-MOSFET)
Traction motorsMT83 (4x)
TransmissionGear ratio: 14:99=1:7.07
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E131 series (E131系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It began operations in the Chiba area on 13 March 2021.[2] It is scheduled to operate on the Sagami Line starting in Fall 2021[3] and on the Nikkō Line and Utsunomiya Line starting in Spring 2022.[4]

Design[]

Similar to the E235 series, the E131 series trains have stainless steel bodies. Unlike the trains they replace, they have LCD passenger information displays above the doors, as well as wheelchair and accessible "free spaces" on all cars.

  • Passenger information display

  • Mixed longitudinal and transverse seating (E131-0 series)

  • Longitudinal seating

  • Priority seating and accessible "free space" (E131-0 series)

  • Security camera (E131-0 series)

  • Onboard universal design toilet

  • Cross-Seat

Variants[]

Future operations[]

History[]

The series and its scheduled introduction into Sotobō Line (Kazusa-Ichinomiya Station - Awa-Kamogawa Station), Uchibō Line (Kisarazu Station - Awa-Kamogawa Station), and Kashima Line (Sawara Station - Kashimajingū Station) was announced on 5 May 2020.[2] It was the first all-new series introduced in the region in 51 years since the 113 series;[5][6] the 211 series and 209 series were transferred from other lines. On 18 December 2020, it was further announced that the series would operate certain services in the Narita Line (between Narita Station and Katori Station) and Kashima Line (between Katori Station and Sawara Station).[7][8]

On 17 June 2021, JR East announced that a new subseries will be introduced on the Sagami Line (Chigasaki Station - Hashimoto Station) and through services on the Yokohama Line (Hashimoto Station - Hachiōji Station) in Fall 2021,[3] and another subseries will be introduced into the Nikkō Line (Utsunomiya Station - Nikkō Station) and Utsunomiya Line (Oyama Station - Kuroiso Station) in Spring 2022.[4]

E131-0/-80 series[]

E131-0/-80 series
Replaced209-2000/2100 series
Constructed2020–2021
Entered service13 March 2021[1]
Number built24 vehicles
Number in service24 vehicles (12 sets)
Formation2 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersR01–R12
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Makuhari
Line(s) servedKashima Line, Narita Line, Sotobō Line, Uchibō 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
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A total of 12 two-car sets were ordered and built.[9][1] Test runs began in July 2020, starting with the first two delivered sets R01 and R02.[10] The first ten sets (R01–R10) entered passenger service on 13 March 2021.

The trains are painted in the Uchibo/Sotobo Line color scheme and formed as two-car sets with four doors per car.[9] Two trains are numbered in the -80 series, as they have a slightly different equipment configuration due to the presence of track monitoring equipment.

Lines served[]

The series serves the following sections of lines:[7]

Formations[]

As of 19 March 2021, 12 two-car sets (R01–R12) are based at Makuhari Rolling Stock Centre in Chiba Prefecture and formed with 1 motored ("M") car and 1 trailer ("T") car.[11]

 
← Kashimajingū, Kazusa-Ichinomiya

Narita, Kisarazu →
 
 
Designation Mc Tc'
Numbering KuMoHa E131-0/-80 KuHa E130-0/-80
  • The KuMoHa E131 car has a single-arm pantograph.
  • Both cars have an accessible/priority "free space".
  • The KuHa E130 car has a universal design toilet.

Fleet details[]

The table below shows the details of each set.

Set No. Delivery date Leading car Trailing car
R01 21 July 2020[12] KuMoHa E131-1 KuHa E130-1
R02 21 July 2020[12] KuMoHa E131-2 KuHa E130-2
R03 28 August 2020[13] KuMoHa E131-3 KuHa E130-3
R04 28 August 2020[13] KuMoHa E131-4 KuHa E130-4
R05 10 October 2020[14] KuMoHa E131-5 KuHa E130-5
R06 10 October 2020[14] KuMoHa E131-6 KuHa E130-6
R07 26 November 2020[15] KuMoHa E131-7 KuHa E130-7
R08 26 November 2020[15] KuMoHa E131-8 KuHa E130-8
R09 12 February 2021[16] KuMoHa E131-9 KuHa E130-9
R10 12 February 2021[16] KuMoHa E131-10 KuHa E130-10
R11 2 March 2021[17] KuMoHa E131-81 KuHa E130-81
R12 19 March 2021[18] KuMoHa E131-82 KuHa E130-82

E131-500 series[]

E131-500 series
Replaced205-500 series
Constructed2021–
Entered serviceFall 2021[3]
Number under construction36 vehicles
Number built12 vehicles
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersG-01–
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Kōzu
Line(s) servedSagami Line, Yokohama 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
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A total of 12 four-car trains are scheduled to be built for the Sagami Line (including some through services to the Yokohama Line during the morning and evening rush), entering service in Fall 2021. It will replace the existing 205-500 series trains that have been in service since 1991.[3]

Lines served[]

The series will serve the following sections of lines:[3]

Formations[]

As of 26 August 2021, three 4-car sets (G-01–G-03) are based at Kōzu Depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and formed with 2 motored ("M") cars and 2 trailer ("T") cars.[19]

 
← Hachiōji, Hashimoto
Chigasaki →
 
 
Car No. 4 3 2 1
Numbering KuMoHa E131-500 SaHa E131-500 MoHa E130-500 KuHa E130-500
  • Cars 2 and 4 each have a single-arm pantograph.
  • All cars have an accessible/priority "free space".
  • Car 3 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

E131-600 series[]

E131-600 series
Replaced205-600 series
Constructed2021–
Entered serviceSpring 2022[4]
Number under construction33 vehicles
Number built12 vehicles
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersTN1–
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Oyama
Line(s) servedNikkō Line, Utsunomiya 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
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

A total of 15 three-car trains are scheduled to be built for the Nikkō Line and Utsunomiya Line, entering service in Spring 2022. It will replace the existing 205-600 series trains that have been in service since 2013.[4]

Lines served[]

The series will serve the following sections of lines:[4]

Formations[]

As of 22 August 2021, four 3-car sets (TN1–TN4) are based at Oyama Depot in Tochigi Prefecture and formed with 2 motored ("M") cars and 1 trailer ("T") car (the MoHa E131 car has one motorized bogey and one trailer bogey).[20]

 
← Kuroiso, Utsunomiya
Nikkō, Oyama →
 
 
Numbering KuMoHa E131-600 MoHa E131-600 KuHa E130-600
  • The KuMoHa E131 car has two single-arm pantographs, while the MoHa E131 car has one.
  • All cars have an accessible/priority "free space".
  • The KuHa E130 car has a universal design toilet.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "新型車両「Ｅ131 系」の展示会を開催します！" [New E131 series train Exhibition] (PDF). 18 February 2021.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "房総・鹿島エリアへの新型車両の投入について" [Information about new train type for the Boso/Kashima areas] (PDF). 12 May 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "相模線への新型車両の投入について" [Information about new train type for the Sagami Line] (PDF). 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "宇都宮線・日光線に新型車両を投入します" [New train sets for the Utsunomiya and Nikko Lines] (PDF). 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
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  6. ^ "JR東の新顔E131系､地域密着｢標準車｣の将来性 | ローカル線･公共交通". 東洋経済オンライン (in Japanese). 20 February 2021. Archived from the original on 5 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b 東日本旅客鉄道 (18 December 2020). "2021年3月ダイヤ改正について" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  8. ^ 東日本旅客鉄道千葉支社 (18 December 2020). "2021年3月ダイヤ改正について" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 December 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b 木下健児 (12 May 2020). "JR東日本E131系、内房線・外房線・鹿島線に新型車両 - 計24両投入" [JR East E131 series, new vehicle on Uchibo Line, Sotobo Line, Kashima Line - 24 cars to be introduced]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 12 May 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  10. ^ "E131系が登場". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 17 July 2020. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  11. ^ "E131系幕張車両センター編成表（最新版" (in Japanese). Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b "マリR01・R02編成4両新津出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 21 July 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b "マリR03・R04編成4両新津出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b "マリR05・R06編成4両新津出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  15. ^ Jump up to: a b "マリR07・R08編成4両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b "マリR09・R10編成4両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  17. ^ "マリR11編成2両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  18. ^ "マリR12編成2両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  19. ^ "E131系国府津車両センター編成表（最新版）" (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  20. ^ "E131系小山車両センター編成表（最新版）" (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 August 2021.
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