E129 series

E129 series
Set B5 in February 2017
ManufacturerJ-TREC
Built atNiitsu
Family namesustina
Replaced115 series
Constructed2014–2018, 2022–present
Entered service6 December 2014
Number built176 vehicles (62 sets)
Number in service172 vehicles (61 sets) (as of 7 March 2022)
Formation2/4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbersA1–A34, B1–B27
OperatorsJR East
DepotsNiigata
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 19,570 mm (64 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Height3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (IGBT)
Acceleration2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s)
Deceleration3.6 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collector(s)Overhead catenary
BogiesDT71 (motored)
TR255 (trailer)
Safety system(s)ATS-P, ATS-Ps
Multiple workingE127 series, under emergency conditions
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E129 series (E129系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on local services in the Niigata area since 6 December 2014.