207 series (JR West)

The 207 series (207系, 207-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since 1991.

207 series
207-1000 series set S52 in revised livery, February 2021
ManufacturerJR-West Gotō Works, JR-West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced101 series, 103 series, 223-6000 series
Constructed1991–2003
Entered service30 April 1991
Refurbished2014–
Number built484 vehicles
Number in service470 vehicles
Number scrapped7 vehicles (set Z16 and S18, accident damage)
7 vehicles (Prototype set F1)
Formation3/4/6 and 7 (Pre-series set) cars per trainset
Fleet numbersF1 (Prototype), Z1–Z15, Z17–Z23, H1–H16, T1–T30, S1–S67, X1
OperatorsJR-West
DepotsAboshi
Lines servedTōkaidō Main Line, Sanyo Main Line, Kosei Line, Fukuchiyama Line, JR Tōzai Line, Katamachi Line, Yamatoji Line, Wadamisaki Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency
  • Power transistor (207-0 series)
  • 3-level GTO (207-1000 series)
  • 3-level IGBT (207-2000 series)
  • SiC-MOSFET (207-0 series refurbished set)
Acceleration2.7 km/(h⋅s) (1.7 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)(service)
4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)WPS22A scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s)ATS-SW, ATS-P
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

This train bears no relation to the 207 series built by JNR and operated by JR East until 2009.

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