E259 series

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 (Narita Express), 255 series (Shiosai)
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[1]
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy[2]
Car length21 m (68 ft 11 in) (end cars)
20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)[3]
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)[1]
Traction systemHitachi SC90A 2-level IGBTVVVF
Traction motors4 × 140 kW (190 hp) MT75B 3-phase AC induction motor
Acceleration0.56 m/s2 (1.3 mph/s)[3]
Deceleration1.4 m/s2 (3.1 mph/s)[3]
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[3]
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Notes/references
This train won the 53rd Blue Ribbon Award in 2010.

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.

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference railfan579 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "JR東日本「成田エクスプレス」用E259系" [JR East E259 series for "Narita Express"]. The Railway Pictorial. 59 (820): 116. July 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d "JR東日本E259系特急型直流電車:主要諸元表" [JR East E259 series limited express DC EMU: Main specifications chart]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō. 38 (304): 82. August 2009.