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114-429: A former Kawagoe/Hachikō Line 209-3000 series set (MoHa 209-3002/208-3002 from set Hae 62) was also fitted with driving cabs and converted into a training set. The existing three training sets were subsequently refurbished and reallocated. From 2008, a training set consisting of KuMoHa 209-39/208-39 is allocated to Yokohama Training Center near Kurihama Station . The set is finished with pale yellow body stripes and bears
171-621: A mid-life refurbishment with new equipment. In addition, with the transfer of former Yamanote Line E231-500 series sets to the Chūō–Sōbu Line and to prepare for the installation of platform doors, 40 trains were transferred from the Chūō–Sōbu Line to other lines, while six trains were reformed and remain on the Chūō–Sōbu Line with all six-door cars replaced with excess four-door cars from the other 40 sets. In late 2014 and early 2015, two Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (B20 and B21, with six-door cars substituted by two trailer cars from B22) were transferred to
228-819: A shortage of train sets due to an accident) they may operate as far as Ōtsuki, or on the Ōme Line as far as Ōme. Furthermore, unlike the E233 series in use, due to the lack of passenger-operated door controls, all doors open on these sets while in use on the Ōme Line. As of 16 March 2021, two 10-car sets (81–82) are allocated to Toyoda Depot and are formed as follows with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. These are four- and six-car sets based at Makuhari Depot modified between 2009 and 2013 from former Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line 209-0 series ten-car sets for use on Chiba area and Bōsō Peninsula local services from 1 October 2009 to replace ageing 211 series trains. Modifications include new electrical equipment,
285-727: A special retirement tour event; the sets were then officially retired on 11 March 2022. The two four-car sets were based at Kawagoe depot in Saitama and formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. The identities of the six former 70-000 series cars converted in 2004 and 2005 to become 209-3100 series EMUs are as shown below. From 2018, five former 209-500 series ten-car sets based at Mitaka Depot for use on Chūō–Sōbu Line services were reformed and converted to become four-car 209-3500 series sets based at Kawagoe for use on Kawagoe Line and Hachikō Line services. Between November 2020 and October 2021,
342-560: A stop-gap for use from 1998 on the Chūō–Sōbu Line until the full-production E231 series trains were delivered, and a total of 17 ten-car sets (numbered 51–67) were delivered to Narashino Depot in Chiba. These sets differ noticeably from the other 209 series variants in having 2.95 m (9 ft 8 in) wide cars (compared to 2.87 m (9 ft 5 in) for earlier flat-sided stock), as well as LED destination indicators, replacing
399-609: Is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan since 2000. Trains were manufactured by Tokyu Car Corporation , Kawasaki Heavy Industries and also at JR East's factory at Niitsu in Niigata Prefecture . The type evolved from the earlier 209 series and E217 series EMUs, with the main visible difference being wider bodies (2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) compared to
456-510: Is formed as follows with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 1 January 2020 , 11 eight-car sets (M71 to M77, M81 to M84) were allocated to Keiyō Depot for use on Musashino Line (and through services to the Keiyō Line). These sets are formed as follows with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Three ten-car prototypes were built in 1992 for testing and passenger evaluation on
513-521: The Kawagoe Line and newly electrified southern section of the Hachikō Line . These sets (numbers 61 to 64) were based at JR East's Kawagoe depot. While visually similar to the original 209-0 sub-series, these sets differ in having passenger-operated door controls. These sets were displaced by newly refurbished E231-3000 series and 209-3500 series sets entering service from 2017 and 2018, with
570-523: The Keihin–Tōhoku and Negishi lines. The concept of the 209 series was to create a lower-cost, minimal lifespan train (approximately 15 years) that would be replaced rather than rebuilt when they became life-expired. The 209 series was the first of the "New series trains" ( 新系列電車 , Shin-keiretsu densha ) , and served as the basis for the E501 , E217 , 701 , and E127 series rolling stock, as well as
627-753: The Shōnan–Shinjuku Line , Ueno–Tokyo Line , Takasaki Line , Tōkaidō Main Line , Utsunomiya Line use 10- or 10+5-car sets. Ten- and five-car suburban sets based at Oyama and Kōzu depots for use on the following lines. As of 1 October 2018 , 42 ten-car sets (K-01–K-42) are based at the Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 1 October 2018 , 49 ten-car sets (U501–U541, U584–U591) are based at
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#1732780975232684-590: The Tōkaidō Main Line south from Tokyo. From 2004 onward, two bilevel Green cars were inserted into all E231-1000 series ten-car sets. The first full-production E231-0 series trains were introduced on the Chūō–Sōbu Line between February 2000 and November 2001, with 21 ten-car sets (101–121) based at Narashino Depot in Chiba and 21 ten-car sets (20–25, 28–42) based at Mitaka Depot in Tokyo. They replaced older 103, 201, and 205 series trains. One more ten-car set (57)
741-704: The Uchibō Line , Sotobō Line , Narita Line , and Sōbu Main Line on the Bōsō Peninsula . Branded "B.B.Base" (an abbreviation for "Boso Bicycle Base"), it re-entered service on 6 January 2018. One six-car set (J1) is based at Makuhari Depot and is formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Previously, three six-car sets (52–54) were based at Nakahara Depot and were formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Four four-car 6th-batch sets were introduced on 16 March 1996 for use on
798-622: The Yamanote Line , and the E231-800 series with 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) wide bodies and end doors for use on Tokyo Metro Tozai Line inter-running services. From 2000 onward, the first E231-1000 series outer-suburban variant was delivered for use on Utsunomiya Line and Takasaki Line services north from Ueno Station in Tokyo. These trains included transverse seating in some cars and were also equipped with toilets. Production continued into 2006 with trains delivered for use on
855-540: The 100th anniversary of the naming of Yamanote Line in collaboration with the Meiji Seika confectionery company. From 16 January to 28 December 2013, Yamanote Line E231-500 series set 545 operated in an all-over uguisu light green livery to mark the 50th anniversary of the first appearance of 103 series EMUs in this colour scheme. From 11 October 2014 to 31 March 2015, Yamanote Line E231-500 series set 514 operated in an all-over "red brick" livery to commemorate
912-448: The 100th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Station , which opened in 1914. The E231-800 series ( E231系800番台 ) fleet consists of seven 10-car sets (K1 to K7), which are based at Mitaka Depot for use on Chūō–Sōbu Line and Tokyo Metro Tozai Line inter-running services. These sets were delivered between January and May 2003, entering service on 1 May 2003 and replacing the ageing fleet of 103 and 301 series sets. The design of
969-540: The 120th anniversary of the Abiko Branch Line, JR East recolored set 139 into Sōbu / Yokosuka Line blue and cream stripes. Initially, only the cab ends received the commemorative stripes; however, these stripes were later extended to the rest of the train's body. The trainset was painted back into its original livery in late October. A fleet of 52 11-car E231-500 series was delivered from January 2002 to April 2005 for use on Yamanote Line services, replacing
1026-404: The 2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in) for earlier commuter trains), and the prototype train built in 1998 for trials on the Chūō–Sōbu Line was actually classified 209-950 series, later becoming E231-900 series. Full-production E231-0 series trains were subsequently introduced on the Chūō–Sōbu Line (10-car sets) and Jōban Line (10+5-car sets). Other variants include the 11-car E231-500 series for
1083-809: The 209-0 series, these trains have end doors for use in emergencies inside tunnels. These sets were based at JR East's Matsudo depot. These train sets have since been withdrawn from the Jōban Line in October 2018 and reallocated to the Chūō Line (Rapid) in December 2018, being based at JR East's Toyoda Depot after the reallocation. Operations officially started on the Chūō Line in March 2019. While these sets usually operate only between Tokyo and Takao, on rare occasions (such as
1140-462: The 209-3000 series, these sets have passenger-operated door controls. After being displaced by the 209-3500 and E231-3000 series sets, these sets were taken out of service in October 2019. However, they re-entered service and served as additional trains as the 209-3500 and E231-3000 series sets were modified for wanman driver-only operations. They were removed from service in January 2022 after
1197-518: The Chūō–Sōbu Line (as set 516) while the other four sets (81–84) were modified (with ATS-P/S N instead of ATC) and transferred to the Keiyō Line (as sets 31–34). From September 2010 to January 2011, three former Keiyō Line sets (31–33) were reduced to eight cars and reliveried for use on the Musashino Line , renumbered M71–M73, and entered service from 4 December 2010. In 2012, a "C" suffix
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#17327809752321254-1356: The Chūō–Sōbu Line. The last non-reformed trains (with 4 motored cars and a six-door car), sets B80 and B82, were removed from service after 13 March 2020. Between 17 August and 7 October 2020, Jōban Line set 118 was shortened to 8 cars and modified for use on the Musashino Line at Nagano depot. It was renumbered MU22 and reentered service on 12 October. As of 19 March 2020 , six ten-car sets (B10–B12, B14, B26, B27) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 17 August 2020 , 18 ten-car sets (101–117, 119) are based at Matsudo depot in Chiba Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 1 October 2018 , 19 five-car sets (121–139) are based at Matsudo depot in Chiba Prefecture and formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and three non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 12 October 2020 , 33 eight-car sets (MU2–MU22, MU31–MU39, MU41–MU43) are based at Keiyō Depot and formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. In April 2021, to commemorate
1311-461: The E231-800 series is largely similar to that of the 209-1000 series —which was also designed with subway interoperation in mind—featuring end gangways that are used for emergency egress. Furthermore, the car bodies are 2,800 millimetres (9 ft 2 in) wide, as opposed to 2,950 millimetres (9 ft 8 in) for the rest of the E231 series fleet. They also have an increased power output due to
1368-479: The Jōban Line (and renumbered 118 and 119) for the extension of the Jōban Line services to Shinagawa Station with the opening of the Ueno–Tokyo Line . This brought the total number of Jōban Line sets to 38 (19 five-car and 19 ten-car sets), all of which were refurbished between 2015 and 2020. From October 2017 to September 2020, 32 Chūō–Sōbu Line sets were refurbished, shortened to eight cars, and transferred to
1425-873: The Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line were replaced by new E233-1000 series trains from autumn 2007, with the last sets withdrawn by 24 January 2010. A large number of these units were subsequently rebuilt as 209-2000/2100 series four-car and six-car sets for use in the Chiba area, while some were converted as training sets, MUE-Train, or 209-2200 series sets for the Nambu Line. Previously, 78 ten-car sets (1–78) were based at Urawa depot and were formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Previously, two six-car sets (1 and 32) were based at Nakahara Depot and were formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. This sub-series represented
1482-549: The Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line, initially classified as 901 series . Set A was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries , set B by Tokyu Car Corporation , and set C was built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and JR East's Ōfuna factory (cars 4 and 5). The three sets incorporated a number of different design features for evaluation, but were converted in 1994 to bring them in line with the full-production specifications. Set A became 209-900 series set 90, set B became 209-910 series set 91, and set C became 209-920 series set 92. They differed from
1539-757: The Musashino Line (and renumbered MU2–MU21, MU31–MU39, and MU41–MU43) to replace older 205 series and 205-5000 series sets; the first set (MU2) entered service in November 2017. From November 2017 to October 2019, six Chūō–Sōbu Line sets were refurbished, shortened to four cars, redesignated as E231-3000 series , and transferred to the Hachikō Line and Kawagoe Line . The first reformed E231-0 series Chūō–Sōbu Line train (with 6 motored cars and no six-door car), numbered set B11 and composed of 8 cars of former set B11 and 2 cars of former set B5, completed refurbishment on 24 April 2018 and reentered into service on 21 May 2018. A total of six reformed ten-car trains remain on
1596-833: The Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture and formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and six non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 1 October 2018 , 34 five-car sets (S-01–S-34) are based at Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and 35 five-car sets (U2–U118) are based at Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture. They are formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and three non-powered trailer ("T") cars. From 2017, former E231-0 series ten-car sets based at Mitaka Depot for use on Chūō–Sōbu Line services were reformed and converted to become four-car E231-3000 series sets based at Kawagoe for use on Kawagoe Line and Hachikō Line services. The first set entered revenue service on
1653-475: The Yamanote Line finished service in January 2020 and was converted for service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line as set A506. As of 3 March 2020 , 52 ten-car sets (A501-A552) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. From 7 September to 4 December 2009, E231-500 series set 502 carried an all-over brown livery to mark
1710-474: The addition of LED destination indicator panels. Two sets (52 and 54) were removed from service and replaced by new E233-8000 series trains in 2015. These two sets were scrapped. The last remaining Nambu Line 209-2200 series trainset, set 53, was removed from services from 15 March 2017, being replaced by an E233-8500 series set. The set was modified for use as a train for carrying cyclists and their bicycles from Ryogoku in Tokyo to various destinations on
1767-408: The addition of transverse seating to end cars, LED destination indicator panels, and a toilet. The cars are numbered in the -2100 series, although nine four-car sets have end cars numbered in the -2000 series. The -2000 series cars are converted from early batch 209-0 series units with air-operated doors rather than the electrically operated doors of later batch units. The first four-car set (C417)
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1824-482: The conditions of the Tozai Line. As of 1 October 2018 , seven ten-car sets (K1 to K7) are based at Mitaka depot in Tokyo and formed as shown below with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. This was the prototype E231 series set, built jointly by Tokyu Car and JR East's Niitsu factory, and delivered in October 1998 for the Chūō–Sōbu Line , classified as 209-950 series . It
1881-489: The earlier 205 series fleet. The first trains entered service on 21 April 2002. These trains include digital automatic train control (D-ATC), and feature pairs of LCD passenger information screens above each door internally. These screens also show advertisements. Each 11-car set originally contained two six-door SaHa E230 trailer cars (cars 7 and 10) with six pairs of doors per side and bench seats that were folded up until 10 a.m. on weekdays to provide standing room only during
1938-464: The earlier 103 series fleet. A total of 17 ten-car sets (101–117) and 19 five-car sets (121–139) were built. From December 2009 to November 2011, set 27 was temporarily transferred to Tokyo General Rolling Stock Center and used to deliver new SaHa E231-600 and SaHa E231-4600 trailer cars for the Yamanote Line . In 2012, a "B" suffix was added to all Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (B1–B42, B57, and B80–B82). Between 2015 and 2020, all E231-0 series sets underwent
1995-444: The earlier roller blind type. While externally similar in appearance to the later E231 series sets, the 209-500 series are distinguishable by their white cab fronts and lack of six-door cars. In November 2000, two sets (66 and 67) were transferred to the Keihin–Tōhoku — Negishi Line and renumbered 80 and 81. In December 2003, the Chūō–Sōbu Line sets were reallocated to Mitaka Depot and renumbered 501–515. Between 2005 and 2006, set 515
2052-517: The end cars featuring some transverse seating bays. Car 2 is fitted with a toilet in all sets. Between 2009 and 2010, three six-car sets were reformed from former Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line 209-0 series ten-car sets for use on Nambu Line services, replacing the early-batch 209-0 series set and a 205-1200 series set. The first set, number 52, was outshopped in May 2009, and entered service on 12 June 2009. Modifications include new electrical equipment and
2109-400: The evening of 5 August 2023, a Tokaido Line service led by E231-1000 series set S-14 struck a utility pole near Ofuna and lost power, reportedly due to getting caught by an overhead wire and pulling the pole. The accident resulted in four people, including the driver, sustaining minor injuries. The lead car of the set was damaged, and 1,500 passengers were evacuated after two hours. Service
2166-454: The full-production 209-0 series sets in not having six-door SaHa 208 cars. 209-910 series set 91 was withdrawn in December 2006, and the last of the three prototype sets, set 90, was withdrawn in August 2007. Car KuHa 209-901 from the original 901 series set A was stored at Nagano Works, and later preserved at Tōkyō General Rolling Stock Center. This was the original classification given to
2223-489: The last set withdrawn in February 2019. In late 2018, two cars of set 62 were formed into a training unit and the other two cars were scrapped; the remaining three sets were scrapped in early 2020. For a short period in 2004, KuHa 209-3003 of set 63 was fitted with transverse seating bays to increase seating capacity . It was later reverted to standard longitudinal bench seating. Between February and March 2007, some of
2280-486: The line on 19 February 2018. Between June 2020 and September 2021, the trains were modified for driver-only operation ( wanman ( ワンマン , "one man") ). As of 8 October 2019 , six four-car sets (41-46) are based at Kawagoe depot in Saitama and formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. The former identities of the E231-3000 series sets are as follows. On
2337-428: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=E231&oldid=1121217718 " Category : Letter–number combination disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages E231 series The E231 series ( E231系 , E231-kei )
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2394-510: The morning peak. From 22 February 2010, the seats were able to be used during the morning peak. To standardize door spacing ahead of the introduction of platform doors on all Yamanote Line stations by 2017, the two six-door cars in each set were subsequently replaced by a new build of four-door trailer cars between February 2010 and August 2011, the first of which were delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 1 February 2010. The new SaHa E231-600 cars (new car 7) incorporated some elements from
2451-417: The newer E233 series (most notably seats and handrails). The new SaHa E231-4600 cars (new car 10) were built almost fully to E233 series standards; they also have an irregular door spacing corresponding to the driving cars of Keihin–Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series sets, which occasionally have to share the same platforms during engineering work. This results in interior seating arranged 3-7-7-5-4, instead of
2508-450: The normal 3-7-7-7-3 arrangement. In October 2014, former Yamanote Line set 520 was released from overhaul as a ten-car set, numbered A520, allocated to Mitaka Depot, and finished in the yellow Chūō–Sōbu Line livery. It entered revenue service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line from 1 December 2014. A second set, former Yamanote Line set 540 was converted to a ten-car set for use on the Chūō–Sōbu Line in May 2016, renumbered A540. Between 2017 and 2020,
2565-728: The previously sealed windows in each car were modified to allow them to be opened. The four four-car sets were based at Kawagoe depot in Saitama and formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. This sub-series of two four-car sets was introduced on 17 April 2005 as part of the scheme to eliminate 103 series sets from the Kawagoe Line and the Hachikō Line . Set number 71 consists of two former Tokyo Waterfront Railway 70-000 series control cars with two newly manufactured intermediate cars, while set number 72 consists entirely of former 70-000 series cars. The 70-000 series cars had become surplus when six-car sets were reformed into ten-car sets in 2004. Like
2622-573: The prototype E231 series 10-car set delivered in October 1998, to test out the then-new insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) traction system and TIMS passenger information system. It was reclassified as E231-900 series in June 2000 following conversion to the full-production E231 standard. Two 10-car sets (81 and 82) were delivered from Tokyu Car Corporation in August and September 1999, entering service from 4 December 1999 on Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line inter-running services. Based on
2679-497: The remaining sets were transferred to the Chūō–Sōbu Line as the E235 series replaced them on the Yamanote Line. The SaHa E231-4600 cars were removed as the Chūō–Sōbu Line uses 10-car trains. As a result, 48 of the 52 surplus SaHa E231-4600 cars were updated to E235 series standards (and re-numbered SaHa E235-4600 ) and continue to be used on the Yamanote Line, while the remaining 4 cars were scrapped. The last set of E231-500 (Set 506) on
2736-447: The succeeding E231 series stock, which in turn became the blueprint for successive trains developed by JR East and other railway companies in Japan. The original full-production version introduced on both the Keihin–Tōhoku — Negishi (78 ten-car sets numbered 1–78) and Nambu (2 six-car sets numbered 1 and 32) lines in 1993. Six-door SaHa 208 cars were inserted into the Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line sets in 1995. The 209 series trains on
2793-517: The trains were modified for driver-only operation ( wanman ( ワンマン , "one man") ). The former identities of the 209-3500 series sets are as follows. In 2008, three motored pairs from former Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line 209-0 series sets (MoHa 209-39/208-39 and MoHa 209-40/208-40 from set Ura 19, and MoHa 209-76/208-76 from set Ura 37) were fitted with driving cabs and converted into training sets. These sets were assigned to Yokohama, Hachiōji, and Ōmiya Training Centers. In 2018, one motored pair from
2850-943: The two surplus cars from each set along with three others 6-car sets (C612, C618, C626) were scrapped between April and May 2021. In July 2021, 6-car set C609 was removed from JR service and delivered to Izukyū Corporation , and four cars from set C601 were delivered in November 2021. These sets entered service on 30 April 2022 as the Izukyu 3000 series . The table below shows the converted sets. As of 22 December 2021, 14 six-car sets (C602–C604, C606–C608, C610, C615, C617, C621–C625) are based at Makuhari Depot and were formed as shown below, with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. As of 24 March 2021, 48 four-car sets (C401–C448) are based at Makuhari Depot and were formed as shown below, with two motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Passenger accommodation consists primarily of longitudinal seating, with
2907-399: Was added to all Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (C501–C512 and C516). From 2018, five Chūō–Sōbu Line sets (C501–C505) were converted to 4-car 209-3500 series sets for use on Kawagoe Line and Hachikō Line services, while the remaining eight sets (C506–C512 and C516) were reduced to 8 cars and reallocated to the Musashino Line and renumbered M74–M77 and M81–M84. The last Chūō–Sōbu Line set, set C511,
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#17327809752322964-628: Was delivered to Mitaka Depot in November 2002. In December 2003, all Narashino sets were transferred to Mitaka Depot and renumbered 1–19, 26, and 27. Between October and November 2006, three more sets (80–82) were built to replace three 209-500 series sets transferred to the Keihin–Tōhoku — Negishi Line , creating a total fleet of 46 trains. The Chūō–Sōbu Line sets each contained a six-door car. New built E231-0 series sets were also delivered to Matsudo Depot between November 2001 and February 2005 for use on Jōban Line services between Ueno and Toride , and also Narita Line services to Narita , replacing
3021-403: Was lent to the Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line as a spare during car maintenance. Between 2006 and 2007, three more sets (513–515) were transferred to the Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line to replace the prototype 209-900/910/920 series trains and renumbered 82–84. From October 2008, following the introduction of E233-1000 series trains on the Keihin–Tōhoku—Negishi Line, one set (80) was transferred back to
3078-489: Was outshopped from Nagano Works in June 2009, while the first six-car set (C602) was outshopped from Ōmiya Works in July 2009. The entire conversion process was completed in 2013, and a total of 42 four-car sets (C401–C442) and 26 six-car sets (C601–C626) were formed. From 13 March 2021, they were replaced on rural services with new E131 series trains. Six 6-car sets were shortened to 4-car sets between February and March 2021;
3135-738: Was reclassified as E231-900 series in June 2000. On 25 February 2020, it operated its last revenue service on the Chūō–Sōbu Line. The set was refurbished at Ōmiya Rolling Stock Center between 3 March and 10 July for transfer to the Musashino Line and associated through services and reentered service on 20 July. As of 20 July 2020 , one eight-car set (MU1) is based at Keiyō Depot and formed as shown below with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. These trains are designed for longer-distance suburban services, and include toilets, transverse seating bays (in some cars only), and bilevel Green cars (10-car sets only). The Ito Line and Joetsu Line mainly use 5-car sets, while
3192-417: Was restored on the morning of 6 August. 209 series#209-500 series The 209 series ( 209系 ) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993. The series was introduced in 1992 for experimental operations (as the 901 series) and in 1993 for commercial operations to replace the aging 103 series stock on
3249-578: Was withdrawn from service on 19 April 2019. All sets were refurbished between 2016 and 2019, when the GTO-VVVF traction system was replaced with an IGBT-VVVF traction system. The following table shows the transfer history for each of the 17 sets. As of 1 October 2018 , one set (34) is allocated to Keiyō Depot for use on the Keiyō Line (and through services to the Sotobō and Uchibō Lines). The set
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