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E653 series
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The E653 series (E653系) is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on limited express services since 1997.[2] Originally used on Joban Line Fresh Hitachi limited express services between Ueno in Tokyo and Iwaki, they were reallocated to Niigata for use on Inaho limited express services from 2013 and on Shirayuki limited express services from 2015.
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E653 series | |
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![]() E653-1000 series EMU set U104 on an Inaho service in July 2014 | |
In service | 1997–present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
Replaced | 485 series |
Constructed | 1997–2005 |
Entered service | March 1997 |
Number built | 72 vehicles (12 sets) |
Number in service | 72 vehicles (12 sets) |
Successor | E657 series |
Formation | 4/7 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | U101, U103–U107, H201–H204, K70, K71 |
Operators | JR East |
Depots | Niigata, Katsuta |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 21.5 m (70 ft 6 in) (end cars) 20.5 m (67 ft 3 in)(intermediate cars)[1] |
Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
Doors | One per side |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph)[1] |
Traction system | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50/60 Hz) |
Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
Bogies | DT64 (motored), TR249 (trailer) |
Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-Ps |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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