253 series

The 253 series (253系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It was introduced on 19 March 1991 for use exclusively on the Narita Express, a limited express service linking Narita International Airport with stations in the Tokyo area. The 253 series trains were withdrawn from Narita Express services on 30 June 2010, with two trains redeployed on Nikkō and Kinugawa limited express services from June 2011.

253 series
A 253 series train on a Narita Express service in June 2008
In service1991–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced189 series, 485 series (Nikkō sets only)
Constructed1990–2002
Entered service19 March 1991
Refurbished2010
Number built111 vehicles
Number in service12 vehicles (2 sets)
Number scrapped93 vehicles
SuccessorE259 series (Narita Express)
Formation6 cars per trainset (3 cars in the past)
Fleet numbersOM-N1 – OM-N2 (253-1000 series)
Former
  • Ne01–Ne11
  • Ne101–Ne110
  • Ne201–Ne202
Operators JR East
DepotsOmiya
Lines servedYamanote Freight Line, Tohoku Main Line, Tobu Nikko Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length
  • 20,930 mm (68 ft 8 in) (end cars)
  • 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,946 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors2 per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction system
  • Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control (253-0/200 series)
  • Variable frequency (IGBT) (253-1000 series)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead wire)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
BogiesDT69, TR254 (253-200 series only)
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SN, ATC-5 (not used), Tōbu ATS (253-1000 series only)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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