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E261 series
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The E261 series (Japanese: E261系, Hepburn: E261-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on Saphir Odoriko limited express services between Tokyo and Izukyū-Shimoda. It was designed to replace the older 251 series trains that were used on Super View Odoriko limited express services from April 28, 1990, until March 13, 2020.
For the diesel multiple unit developed by JR Hokkaido, see KiHa 261 series.
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E261 series | |
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![]() E261 series running on the Izu Kyūkō Line, September 2021 | |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Hitachi |
Designer | Ken Okuyama Design |
Built at | Hyogo (Kawasaki) Kudamatsu (Hitachi) |
Family name | Saphir Odoriko |
Replaced | 251 series |
Constructed | 2019 |
Entered service | March 14, 2020 |
Number built | 16 vehicles (2 sets) |
Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | RS1 – RS2 |
Capacity | 164 seated |
Operators | JR East |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminum |
Car length | 21.4 m (70 ft 3 in) (end cars)[1] 20.5 m (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)[1] |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | SiC-MOSFET–VVVF (Hitachi) |
Traction motors | 4 × Hitachi 140 kW (190 hp) MT79 3-phase AC induction motor |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead lines |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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