E353 series

E353 series

Pre-series set S201 and S101 on a test run in July 2015
In service Spring 2016 (scheduled)
Manufacturer J-TREC
Built at Yokohama
Constructed 2015–
Number built 12 vehicles
Formation 9+3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers S101–, S202–
Capacity 686 (656 standard + 30 Green)
Operator(s) JR East
Depot(s) Matsumoto
Specifications
Car body construction Aluminium alloy
Car length 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width 2,920 mm (9 ft 7 in)
Height 3,540 mm (11 ft 7 in)
Floor height 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors One per side
Maximum speed 130 km/h (80 mph)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method PS39 single-arm pantographs
Bogies DT81, DT82 (motored), TR265 (trailer)
Safety system(s) ATS-P, ATS-PS
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E353 series (E353系) is a DC tilting electric multiple unit (EMU) train on order by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan for use on limited express services on the Chuo Main Line from spring 2016.[1]

A pre-series train, consisting of one 9-car set and one 3-car set, was delivered in July 2015 for performance testing.[2] The trains will ultimately replace the E351 series EMUs used on Super Azusa limited express services on the Chuo Main Line between Shinjuku in Tokyo and Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture.[2]

Design

The exterior styling was overseen by the industrial design firm Ken Okuyama Design.[3] Like the E351 series trains which they are scheduled to replace, the new E353 series trains incorporate tilting technology to allow faster speeds around curves.[4] The trains use a pneumatic tilt system (instead of the pendulum system used in the older trains) and an active suspension to reduce tilt times and help reduce motion sickness in passengers. The train features a database of curves along the line, allowing the train to begin tilting before reaching the curve. There are also dampers installed between the cars to reduce vibrations. [5] Maximum operating speed will be 130 km/h (80 mph).[1] To reduce any step up from station platforms, the train floor height is 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in), 10 mm lower than on E259 series and E657 series trains.[6]

Bogies

The trains use bolsterless bogies developed from those used on earlier E259 series and E657 series trains.[6] Motored bogies with capability for retrofitting anti-oscillation equipment (rear bogies on car 1 and 3) are designated DT81, motored bogies equipped anti-roll devices (cars 2, 5, 7, and 10) are designated DT82, and motor bogies not equipped with either (cars 6 and 11) are designated DT81A.[6] Non-powered (trailer) bogies are designated TR265, and are equipped with a parking brake and capability for retrofitting anti-oscillation equipment, but those not equipped with a parking brake (rear bogies on cars 4 and 14, and both bogies on car 9) are designated TR265A, and those on car 8, which not equipped with either are designated TR265B.[6]

Formation

Trains consist of a nine-car main set (with five cars motored), numbered S101 onward, and a three-car add-on set, numbered S201 onward, with car 1 at the southern (Shinjuku) end.[6]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Designation Mc M1-1000 Mc' Tc M-500 M'-500 M2-2000 T Ts M M' Tc'
Numbering KuMoHa E353 MoHa E353-1000 KuMoHa E352 KuHa E353 MoHa E353-500 MoHa E352-500 MoHa E353-2000 SaHa E353 SaRo E353 MoHa E353 MoHa E352 KuHa E352
Weight 38.8 40.3 39.9 38.9 39.5 38.3 37.7 35.7 33.1 39.1 38.3 36.1
Capacity 48 46 60 48 68 64 68 64 30 66 64 60

Cars 2 and 5 each have two single-arm pantographs (only one is normally used), and cars 7 and 10 each have one.[6] Cars 1 and 3 each have only one motored bogie (at the inner ends).[6]

Interior

Green car (first class) accommodation is in 2+2 abreast configuration with a seat pitch of 1,160 mm (46 in).[6] The wine red seat covers are intended to create subdued atmosphere.[7] Standard class is also arranged 2+2 with a seat pitch of 960 mm (38 in), compared to 970 mm (38 in) for Super Azusa E351 series trains.[8] The pale blue seat covers are intended to evoke images of the Azusa River, after which the train service was named.[7] AC power outlets are provided at each seat.[2] The trains include universal access toilets and security cameras.[2] LED lighting is used on these trains, for the first time on JR East limited express rolling stock.[7]

Inside, the floors feature rubber coverings to reduce the noise of footsteps. Individual seat numbers are written in braille and every seat features an individual air diffuser for passenger comfort. The cars also feature air purifiers using ozone to reduce unpleasant odors. [5]

Toilets

Cars 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, and 11 have toilet facilities as follows.[6]

Car No. Urinal Western-style WC Universal-access WC Washroom
1 ◌ ◌   ◌
2     ◌ ◌
4 ◌ ◌   ◌
6 ◌ ◌   ◌
8 ◌ ◌   ◌
9 ◌   ◌ ◌
11 ◌ ◌   ◌

History

Pre-series sets S101 and S201 next to Jimmuji Station on delivery from the J-TREC factory in Yokohama, July 2015

Details of the new trains on order were first officially announced by JR East in February 2014.[1]

The first trainset, consisting of one 9-car and one 3-car set, was delivered from the Japan Transport Engineering Company (J-TREC) factory in Yokohama to Matsumoto Depot in July 2015.[9][10] Mainline test running started on 29 July 2015.[11] The pre-series train was formally shown off to the media on 2 August 2015.[7]

As of July 2016, the train is still undergoing test running.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Saito, Masatoshi (4 February 2014). 中央線特急:「スーパーあずさ」後継に「Ｅ３５３系」 [E353 series - the successor for Chuo Line "Super Azusa" limited express services]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: The Mainichi Newspapers. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "中央線新型特急電車（E353系）量産先行車新造について" [Details of new pre-series E353 series limited express trains for Chuo Line]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "中央線新型特急「E353系」量産先行車新造へ－2015年夏以降に完成" [Pre-series E353 series limited express to be built for Chuo Line]. Hachioji Keizai Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: Factory ZIAS G.K. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "JR東日本、E353系量産先行車を新造 - 特急「スーパーあずさ」E351系置換え" [JR East to build new E353 series, replacing limited express "Super Azusa" E351 series]. MyNavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 4 February 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  5. 1 2 Japan Railway Journal- New Generation Express: Journey to Speed and Comfortability. NHK. 2016. Event occurs at 6:30. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ishida, Toshiyuki (December 2015). E353系特急形直流電車 [E353 series limited express DC EMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 55 no. 656. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. pp. 46–53.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Kondo, Takashi (2 August 2015). スーパーあずさ：デザインもフェラーリ風？　新型電車公開 [New Super Azusa unveiled - Design also Ferrari-style?]. Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: The Mainichi Newspapers. Archived from the original on 3 August 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  8. ↑ E353系量産先行車 [E353 series pre-series train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 55 no. 654. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 2015. pp. 10–17.
  9. ↑ "JR東日本E353系量産先行車、中央本線特急用の新型車両ついに登場!" [New JR East E353 series pre-series train for Chuo Line limited express services arrives]. MyNavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  10. ↑ 甲種鉄道車両輸送計画表 [Rolling stock delivery schedules]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 44 no. 376. Japan: Kotsu Shimbun. August 2015. p. 128.
  11. ↑ E353系の試運転が始まる [E353 series test running starts]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
  12. ↑ E353系付属編成が大糸線で試運転 [E353 series add-on set test run on the Oito Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 15 July 2016. Archived from the original on 16 July 2016. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
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