E259 series

The E259 series (E259系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan since October 2009 on Narita Express limited express services to and from Narita International Airport.

E259 series
A pair of E259 series sets on a Narita Express service in June 2021
In serviceOctober 2009–present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Family nameN'EX
Replaced253 series
Constructed2009–2010
Number built132 vehicles (22 sets)
Number in service132 vehicles (22 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersNe001–Ne022
Capacity290 (262 standard + 28 Green)
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKamakura
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length21 m (68 ft 11 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in)
Height3,655 mm (11 ft 11.9 in)
Doors2 per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction systemHitachi SC90A 2-level IGBT–VVVF
Traction motors4 × 140 kW (190 hp) MT75B 3-phase AC induction motor
Acceleration0.56 m/s2 (1.3 mph/s)
Deceleration1.4 m/s2 (3.1 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collector(s)PS33D single-arm pantographs
UIC classification2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′
BogiesDT77 (motored), TR262 (trailer)
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-SN
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 53rd Blue Ribbon Award in 2010.
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