E657 series

The E657 series (E657系) is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on limited express services between Ueno in Tokyo and Iwaki on the Joban Line since March 2012.

E657 series
Set K-15 in March 2019
In service2012–present
ManufacturerHitachi, J-TREC, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced651 series, E653 series
Constructed2011–2014, 2019
Entered service3 March 2012
Number built190 vehicles (19 sets)
Number in service190 vehicles (19 sets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersK-1 – K-19
Capacity600 (Green: 30, Standard: 570)
OperatorsJR East
DepotsKatsuta
Lines servedJoban Line
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length21.1 m (69 ft 3 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in)
Height4,249 mm (13 ft 11.3 in)
Doors1 per side (2 on end cars)
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph)
Traction system3-core IGBT-VVVF (Hitachi)
Traction motorsMT75B 140 kW (188 hp) 3-phase AC squirrel-cage induction motor (Hitachi)
Acceleration0.56 m/s2 (1.3 mph/s)
Deceleration1.4 m/s2 (3.1 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC and 20 kV 50 Hz AC, all from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)PS37A pantograph
BogiesDT78 (motored), TR263 (trailer)
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-Ps
Multiple workingE655 series
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The trains replaced the 651 series and E653 series EMUs previously used on Super Hitachi and Fresh Hitachi limited express services on the Joban Line. The first train in revenue service ran on 3 March 2012, in the form of a special return Super Hitachi limited express service between Ueno and Iwaki, with regular scheduled services starting from the revised timetable on 17 March 2012. The initial order of sixteen 10-car sets was in service by the start of the revised timetable on 16 March 2013.

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