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E129 series
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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.
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E129 series | |
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![]() Set B5 in February 2017 | |
Manufacturer | J-TREC |
Built at | Niitsu |
Family name | sustina |
Replaced | 115 series |
Constructed | 2014–2018, 2022–present |
Entered service | 6 December 2014 |
Number built | 176 vehicles (62 sets) |
Number in service | 172 vehicles (61 sets) (as of 7 March 2022[update]) |
Formation | 2/4 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | A1–A34, B1–B27 |
Operators | JR East |
Depots | Niigata |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Stainless steel |
Car length |
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Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
Height | 3,620 mm (11 ft 11 in) |
Floor height | 1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in) |
Doors | 3 pairs per side |
Maximum speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) |
Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
Acceleration | 2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 3.6 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
Bogies | DT71 (motored) TR255 (trailer) |
Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-Ps |
Multiple working | E127 series, under emergency conditions |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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