315 series

The 315 series (315系, 315-kei) is a future suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type to be introduced by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas.

315 series
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Replaced211 series, 213 series, 311 series
Entered service5 March 2022 (planned)
Number under construction336 vehicles
Number built16 vehicles (2 sets)[1][2]
Formation4/8 cars per set
Fleet numbers
  • C1– (8-car sets)[1]
Operator(s) JR Central
Line(s) servedTokaido Main Line, Chuo Main Line, Kansai Main Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Doors3 pairs per side
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC)[3]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formation

The fleet will consist of 42 four-car sets and 23 eight-car sets.[4] Eight-car sets are presumed to be numbered from C1 onwards.[1][2]

Interior

The design concept of the interior is "a comfortable moving space with a gentle and secure feeling."[5]

Passenger accommodation will consist of longitudinal seating throughout; each seat will have a per-occupant width of 46 centimetres (18 in), a 1 cm (0.39 in) increase over those of the 211 series. Wheelchair spaces will be provided in every car.[5] The interior will also feature passenger information displays and security cameras.[6]

History

JR Central has ordered 352 cars as a replacement for the 211, 213, and 311 series trains operating since the late 1980s.[7] It was announced by JR Central on 17 November 2021 that they plan to introduce the fleet from 5 March 2022.[3]

References
  1. "315系C1編成が登場" [315 series set C1 spotted]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. "315系C2編成が登場" [315 series set C2 spotted]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. "JR東海，315系の営業運転開始は2022年3月5日に 〜中央本線 名古屋—中津川間に導入〜" [JR Central's 315 series to be introduced on Chuo Main Line services between Nagoya and Nakatsugawa on 5 March 2022]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  4. Burroughs, David (4 February 2021). "JR Central orders 65 trains from Nippon Sharyo". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  5. "JR東海315系、新型車両を報道公開 - 3月デビュー、211系など置換え" [JR West 315 series released to the press, expected to debut in March]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  6. "JR東海，315系の外観デザインを発表". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 8 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. "JR東海315系の投入スケジュール。初年度は8両編成を7編成". tabiris.com (in Japanese). 31 January 2021. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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