E131 series

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] and on the Sagami Line on 18 November 2021.[3][4] It is scheduled to begin operations on the Nikkō Line and Utsunomiya Line starting in Spring 2022.[5]

This article is about the electric multiple unit train. For the diesel multiple unit train, see KiHa E130 series.

E131 series
An E131-0 series set on the Narita Line in March 2021
ManufacturerJ-TREC
Family namesustina
Replaced205 series, 209 series
Constructed2020–present
Entered service13 March 2021[1]
Number under construction25 vehicles
Number built90 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, Sagami Line, Yokohama Line
Future: Nikkō Line, Utsunomiya Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length19.57 m (64 ft 2 in)
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Height3.62 m (11 ft 11 in) (3.95 m (13 ft 0 in) when pantograph folded)
Floor height1.13 m (3 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (70 mph)
Traction systemSiC-MOSFET–VVVF (Hitachi)
Traction motorsMT83 150 kW (200 hp) fully enclosed 3-phase AC induction motor
TransmissionGear ratio: 14:99=1:7.07
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

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 stroller-accessible "free spaces" on all cars.

Some trains in each subseries are numbered -X80, as they have a slightly different equipment configuration due to the presence of track monitoring equipment.

  • LED destination board, displaying information in both Japanese and English (E131-0 series)
  • External security cameras (E131-0 series)
  • Driver's cab (E131-500 series)

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;[6][7] 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).[8][9]

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.[5]

E131-0/-80 series
E131-0/-80 series
An E131-0 series set on the Narita Line in March 2021
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
Traction motors4 × 150 kW (200 hp)
Power output600 kW (800 hp)

A total of 12 two-car sets were ordered and built.[10][1] Test runs began in July 2020, starting with the first two delivered sets R01 and R02.[11] 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.[10]

Lines served

The series serves the following sections of lines:[8]

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.[12]

 
← Kashimajingū, Kazusa-Ichinomiya

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

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of a combination of longitudinal and transverse seating. Priority seating and wheelchair- and stroller-accessible "free spaces" are provided in each car. KuHa E130 features a universal design toilet.

  • Passenger information display
  • Interior view. Transverse seating bays can be seen at the end.
  • Mixed longitudinal and transverse seating
  • Longitudinal seating
  • Priority seating with wheelchair/stroller space
  • Onboard security cameras
  • Onboard universal design toilet (outside)
  • Onboard universal design toilet (inside)

Fleet details

The table below shows the details of each set.

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

E131-500/-580 series
E131-500/-580 series
Set G-02 in November 2021
Replaced205-500 series
Constructed2021–
Entered service18 November 2021[4]
Number under construction8 vehicles (2 sets)
Number built40 vehicles (10 sets)
Number in service32 vehicles (8 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersG-01 –
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Kōzu
Line(s) servedSagami Line, Yokohama Line
Specifications
Traction motors8 × 150 kW (200 hp)
Power output1.2 MW (1,600 hp)

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 on 18 November 2021.[4] 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 29 November 2021, ten four-car sets (G-01–G-10) are based at Kōzu Depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and formed with 2 motored ("M") cars and 2 trailer ("T") cars.[20]

 
← Hachiōji, Hashimoto
Chigasaki →
 
 
Car No.4321
Designation McTMTc'
Numbering KuMoHa E131-500/-580SaHa E131-500/-580MoHa E130-500/-580KuHa E130-500/-580
  • 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.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout. Priority seating and wheelchair- and stroller-accessible "free spaces" are provided in each car.

  • Interior view
  • Priority seating
  • Priority seating with free space
  • LCD passenger information display

E131-600/-680 series
E131-600/-680 series
E131-600 series sets in September 2021
Replaced205-600 series
Constructed2021–
Entered serviceSpring 2022[5]
Number under construction9 vehicles
Number built36 vehicles
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersTN1–
Operator(s)JR East
Depot(s)Oyama
Line(s) servedNikkō Line, Utsunomiya Line
Specifications
Traction motors6 × 150 kW (200 hp)
Power output900 kW (1,200 hp)

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.[5]

Lines served

The series will serve the following sections of lines:[5]

Formations

As of 22 November 2021, 12 three-car sets (TN1–TN12) 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).[21]

 
← Kuroiso, Utsunomiya
Nikkō, Oyama →
 
 
Designation McM1Tc'
Numbering KuMoHa E131-600/-680MoHa E131-600/-680KuHa E130-600/-680
  • 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. "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. "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. "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. "相模線Ｅ131 系営業運転開始について" [About the entry of service of the Sagami Line E131 series] (PDF). 17 September 2021.
  5. "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.
  6. "房総の海などをイメージ 新型車両 きょうから内房・外房線、鹿島線に導入：東京新聞 TOKYO Web". 東京新聞 TOKYO Web (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 5 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
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  15. "マリR05・R06編成4両新津出場" (in Japanese). Japan. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  16. "マリR07・R08編成4両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  17. "マリR09・R10編成4両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  18. "マリR11編成2両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  19. "マリR12編成2両新津出場配給" (in Japanese). Japan. 19 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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  21. "E131系小山車両センター編成表（最新版）" (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 November 2021.
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