E259 series
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The is a DC
electric multiple unit
operated by East Japan Railway Company
(JR East) in Japan. A total of 132 vehicles formed as 22 6-car sets were introduced from 1 October 2009 on the Narita Express
limited express
services to and from Narita International Airport
. As of June 2010, they have completely replaced the 253 series
EMUs formerly used on these services.
Cars 3 and 5 are equipped with PS33D single-arm pantographs (two on car 5).
Retracting gangway connections on the end cars allow two sets to be coupled together to form 12-car formations. Electrical and safety equipment is duplicated, as on the E233 series
commuter trains, to improve safety and reliability. Active suspension
on end cars and yaw dampers
between all cars for improved ride comfort. The MoHa E259-500 car is equipped with two pantographs, but one is for emergency use.
Unlike the 253 series, the E259 series trains are not equipped with Automatic Train Control
(ATC).
trains for ease of access. Luggage storage areas feature lockable straps for security, and security cameras are installed in vestibule
and luggage areas. Luggage space is also provided beneath the seats. Electric power outlets are provided at each seat.
Four ceiling-mounted passenger information display units are provided in each car. These feature two 17-inch screens on each side, displaying information in four languages (Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese).
cars have leather-covered forward-facing rotating/reclining seats also arranged in 2+2 configuration. Seat pitch is 1,160 mm.
on 23 April 2009, with test running on the Sōbu Main Line commencing the same day.
Nine E259 series sets entered revenue service on Narita Express services from 1 October 2009, with 10 out of 26 return workings daily operated by E259s.
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Direct current
Direct current is the unidirectional flow of electric charge. Direct current is produced by such sources as batteries, thermocouples, solar cells, and commutator-type electric machines of the dynamo type. Direct current may flow in a conductor such as a wire, but can also flow through...
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
operated by East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company
is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) in Japan. A total of 132 vehicles formed as 22 6-car sets were introduced from 1 October 2009 on the Narita Express
Narita Express
, abbreviated as N'EX, is a limited express train service operated since 1991 by East Japan Railway Company , serving Narita International Airport from various Greater Tokyo Area stations. Services are approximately half-hourly in the mornings and evenings, and hourly through the middle of the day...
limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services to and from Narita International Airport
Narita International Airport
is an international airport serving the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. It is located east of Tokyo Station and east-southeast of Narita Station in the city of Narita, and the adjacent town of Shibayama....
. As of June 2010, they have completely replaced the 253 series
253 series
The is a DC electric multiple unit operated by East Japan Railway Company . It was introduced on 19 March 1991 for use exclusively on the Narita Express, a limited express service to and from Narita International Airport...
EMUs formerly used on these services.
Formation
Sets are formed as six-car sets, consisting of four motored cars and two trailers, as shown below.| Car No. | 1/7 | 2/8 | 3/9 | 4/10 | 5/11 | 6/12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc' | M' | M | M' | M | Tsc |
| Numbering | KuHa E258 | MoHa E258 | MoHa E259 | MoHa E258-500 | MoHa E259-500 | KuRo E259 |
Cars 3 and 5 are equipped with PS33D single-arm pantographs (two on car 5).
Retracting gangway connections on the end cars allow two sets to be coupled together to form 12-car formations. Electrical and safety equipment is duplicated, as on the E233 series
E233 series
The is a commuter and suburban electric multiple unit type developed by East Japan Railway Company from the earlier E231 series and the E531 series design...
commuter trains, to improve safety and reliability. Active suspension
Active suspension
Active or adaptive suspension is an automotive technology that controls the vertical movement of the wheels with an onboard system rather than the movement being determined entirely by the road surface...
on end cars and yaw dampers
Yaw damper (railroad)
A yaw damper is a transverse mounted shock absorber used to prevent railcars and locomotives from swaying excessively from side to side. Yaw dampers prevent locomotives and passenger railcars from striking station platforms as they roll past them and reduce the gap that must be left between the...
between all cars for improved ride comfort. The MoHa E259-500 car is equipped with two pantographs, but one is for emergency use.
Unlike the 253 series, the E259 series trains are not equipped with Automatic Train Control
Automatic Train Control
Automatic Train Control is a train protection system for railways, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of trains on ATC-enabled lines. Its main advantages include making possible the use of cab signalling instead of track-side signals and the use of smooth deceleration patterns in lieu of the...
(ATC).
Interior accommodation
The passenger compartment floor construction has been improved for reduced interior noise, and the height difference between coach and platform has been reduced by 50 mm compared with the earlier 253 series253 series
The is a DC electric multiple unit operated by East Japan Railway Company . It was introduced on 19 March 1991 for use exclusively on the Narita Express, a limited express service to and from Narita International Airport...
trains for ease of access. Luggage storage areas feature lockable straps for security, and security cameras are installed in vestibule
Vestibule (architecture)
A vestibule is a lobby, entrance hall, or passage between the entrance and the interior of a building.The same term can apply to structures in modern or ancient roman architecture. In modern architecture vestibule typically refers to a small room or hall between an entrance and the interior of...
and luggage areas. Luggage space is also provided beneath the seats. Electric power outlets are provided at each seat.
Four ceiling-mounted passenger information display units are provided in each car. These feature two 17-inch screens on each side, displaying information in four languages (Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese).
Standard class
Standard-class cars have 2+2 abreast seating with forward-facing rotating/reclining seats. Seat pitch is 1,020 mm, compared to 980 mm on earlier trains.Green class
Green-classFirst class travel
First class is the most luxurious class of accommodation on a train, passenger ship, airplane, or other conveyance. It is usually much more expensive than business class and economy class, and offers the best amenities.-Aviation:...
cars have leather-covered forward-facing rotating/reclining seats also arranged in 2+2 configuration. Seat pitch is 1,160 mm.
History
The first two sets, Ne001 and Ne002, were delivered to Kamakura Depot from Tokyu Car CorporationTokyu Car Corporation
is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and...
on 23 April 2009, with test running on the Sōbu Main Line commencing the same day.
Nine E259 series sets entered revenue service on Narita Express services from 1 October 2009, with 10 out of 26 return workings daily operated by E259s.
Build details
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| Ne001 | Tokyu Car Tokyu Car Corporation is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and... |
23 April 2009 |
| Ne002 | Tokyu Car | 23 April 2009 |
| Ne003 | Tokyu Car | 26 May 2009 |
| Ne004 | Tokyu Car | 26 May 2009 |
| Ne005 | Tokyu Car | 2 July 2009 |
| Ne006 | Tokyu Car | 2 July 2009 |
| Ne007 | Tokyu Car | 19 August 2009 |
| Ne008 | Tokyu Car | 19 August 2009 |
| Ne009 | Tokyu Car | 17 September 2009 |
| Ne010 | Tokyu Car | 17 September 2009 |
| Ne011 | Tokyu Car | 22 October 2009 |
| Ne012 | Tokyu Car | 22 October 2009 |
| Ne013 | Tokyu Car | 18 March 2010 |
| Ne014 | Tokyu Car | 18 March 2010 |
| Ne015 | Kinki Sharyo Kinki Sharyo is an Osaka, Japan-based manufacturer of railroad vehicles. It is an affiliate company of Kintetsu Corporation.In business since 1920 and renamed The Kinki Sharyo Co., Ltd in 1945... |
17 March 2010 |
| Ne016 | Tokyu Car | 30 March 2010 |
| Ne017 | Kinki Sharyo | 7 April 2010 |
| Ne018 | Kinki Sharyo | 21 April 2010 |
| Ne019 | Kinki Sharyo | 14 May 2010 |
| Ne020 | Tokyu Car | 18 May 2010 |
| Ne021 | Tokyu Car | 18 May 2010 |
| Ne022 | Kinki Sharyo | 9 June 2010 |
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