315 series

The 315 series (315系, 315-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas on 5 March 2022.

315 series
A 315 series train in March 2022
In service5 March 2022 present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Family nameN-QUALIS
Replaced211 series, 213 series, 311 series
Number under construction184 vehicles (43 sets; as of 8 August 2023)
Number built168 vehicles (22 sets; as of 8 August 2023)
Number in service72 vehicles (10 sets)
Formation4/8 cars per set
Fleet numbers
  • C1 onwards (8-car sets)
  • C101 onwards (4-car sets)
Operators JR Central
Lines servedTokaido Main Line, Chuo Main Line, Kansai Main Line, Taketoyo Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,100 mm (65 ft 11 in)
Width2,978 mm (9 ft 9.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (80.8 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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