203 series

The 203 series (203系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan between 1982 and 2011 by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), and currently operated by KAI Commuter and Philippine National Railways.

203 series
203 series Joban Line Set 67 on October 2009
In service19822011 (Japan)
2011present (Indonesia)
2012present (Philippines)
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced103-1000 series (Japan)
PNR 7A-2000 Class (Philippines)
Constructed19821986
Entered serviceNovember 1982
Refurbished20202023 (PNR)
Scrapped2010
Number built170 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service40 vehicles (4 sets) (KAI Commuter)
25 vehicles (5 sets, one head car each set) (PNR)
Number scrapped80 vehicles (8 sets) (JR East)
10 vehicles (all intermediate cars) (KAI Commuter)
Successor
Formation10 cars per trainset (JNR, JR)
8 and 12 cars per trainset (KAI Commuter)
5 cars per trainset (PNR)
Fleet numbers71–78, 61–69 (JNR)
51–58, 61–69 (JR East)
2, 106, 108, 109 (KAI Commuter)
01–08 (PNR)
Capacity528
OperatorsJNR (1982–1987)
JR East (1987–2011)
KAI Commuter (2011–)
PNR (2012–)
DepotsMatsudo (JR East, JNR)
Bukit Duri, Bogor (KAI Commuter)
Tutuban (PNR)
Lines servedJapan:
KAI Commuter:
PNR:
PNR Metro South Commuter Line (2012March 2024)
Inter-provincial line (2023)
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction systemMitsubishi / Toshiba Chopper
Traction motorsMT60 × 24
Power output150 kW (201 hp) (motors)
256 kW (343 hp) (generator)
Acceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Deceleration3.3 km/(h⋅s) (2.1 mph/s)
Power supply440 V AC generator (PNR)
HVACAU75G (JNR, JR East, KRL, and PNR)
ACI-4202 (PNR; 2 sets)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary (JNR, JR East and KAI Commuter)
Current collector(s)PS21 pantograph (JNR, JR East and KAI Commuter)
BogiesDT46A (motor), TR234 (trailer)
Safety system(s)ATS-Sn, ATC-10 (JNR, JR East)
Coupling systemShibata and knuckle
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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