201 series

201 series
A 201 series train in November 2023
In service1979–present
ManufacturerHitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced101 series
103 series
Constructed1979 (201-900 series prototype)
1981–1985
Entered service20 August 1979
Refurbished2003–2007 (JR-West)
Number built1,018 vehicles
Number in service132 vehicles
Number preserved1 vehicle
Number scrapped885 vehicles
SuccessorE231 series, E233 series, 321 series, 323 series
Operators
DepotsMorinomiya
Nara
Lines servedYamatoji Line, Sakurai Line, Wakayama Line, Osaka Higashi Line
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph) (service)
110 km/h (68 mph) (design speed)
Traction systemThyristor chopper
Traction motorsMT60 (150kW)
Acceleration2.5 km/(h⋅s) (1.6 mph/s)
Deceleration3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead
Current collector(s)PS21 diamond-shaped pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake, electro-pneumatic brake
Safety system(s)ATS-S, ATS-SN, ATS-SW, ATS-B, ATS-P
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 201 series (201系, 201-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways (JNR). It has been operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) since 1987, and was formerly operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) from 1987 until 20 June 2011.

It was the first JNR train to use electronic chopper control.[1]

The prototype unit on public display at Harajuku Station in Tokyo, 13 May 1979. Next to it, a 103 series train can be seen passing through
  1. ^ "201系四半世紀の歩み". Japan Railfan Magazine. 45 (526). February 2005.