113 series

113 series
111 series
JR-West 4-car set on a Sanyō Main Line service, October 2009
In service1962–2001 (111 series)
1963–present (113 series)
ManufacturerJNR Niitsu Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced70 series, 80 series
Constructed1962–1963 (111 series)
1963–1982 & 1989 (113 series)
Entered service1962 (111 series)
February 1964 (113 series)
Refurbished1998– (for selected 113 series trains)
Number built30 vehicles (111 series)
2,977 vehicles (113 series)
Number in service 111 series:
None
113 series:
112 vehicles (JR West) (as of April 2023)
Number scrapped2,829 vehicles
Successor211 series, E217 series, 221 series, 223 series, 225 series, E231-1000 series
Fleet numbers111 series:
S37 – S38
113 series:
51, 53, 101 – 119, 201 – 218, 220, 236, B01 – B13, F13, K1 – K17, K41 – K76, N1 – N9, P01, P03, P05, P07 – P08, P14, S1 – S14, S33, S61 – S71, S77, S99, S221 – S225, W41 – W43, W46, Y1 – Y14, Y21
Operators
  • JNR (1963–1987)
  • JR East (1987–2011)
  • JR Central (1987–2007)
  • JR-West (1987 – present)
  • JR Shikoku (1999–2019)
  • DepotsKyōto
    Miyahara
    Fukuchiyama
    Hiroshima
    Takamatsu
    Lines servedVarious
    Specifications
    Car body constructionSteel
    Stainless steel (SaRo 124/SaRo 125)
    Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
    Width2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)
    Doors3 pairs per side
    Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
    Traction systemResistor control MT46 (111 series), MT54 (113 series)
    Deceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
    Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
    Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
    Braking system(s)Dynamic brake, electric brakes, air brakes
    Safety system(s)ATS-SN, ATS-P
    Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

    The 113 series (113系, 113-kei) is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), currently operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).

    The design was derived from the earlier 111 series, and used newer MT54 motors with an output of 120 kW (160 hp). They are used in the mild temperature areas of Japan, due to their brakes not being capable of handling cold weather. The 115 series were built to operate in colder areas.