E233 series

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::summary Japanese train type ::

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FieldValue
nameE233 series
imageJRE E233Series.jpg
captionA line-up of six different E233 series variants
manufacturerJR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation, J-TREC
replaced201 series, 203 series, 205 series, 207-900 series, 209 series, 211 series, E331 series
yearconstruction2006–present
yearservice26 December 2006
numberservice3,297 vehicles ()
numberscrapped10 cars (total, accident damage)
formation4/5/6/8/10 cars per trainset
operator
depotsMakuhari, Kamakura, Kawagoe, Keiyō, Kōzu, Matsudo, Oyama, Toyoda, Saitama
carbodyStainless steel
carlength20000 mm
width2950 mm
doors4 pairs per side
maxspeed120 km/h
acceleration{{Plainlist
deceleration5.2 km/h/s (emergency brake)
tractionIGBT–VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric or Hitachi)
traction motorsType MT75 3-phase AC induction motors
electricsystem
collectionmethodPantograph
brakesRegenerative brake
safetyATS-P, ATS-SN, ATC, Digital ATC
couplingShibata type
multipleworkingE231-1000 series (for E233-3000 series only)
gauge
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| background = | name = E233 series | image = JRE E233Series.jpg | caption = A line-up of six different E233 series variants | stocktype = | service = | manufacturer = JR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation, J-TREC | factory = | family = | replaced = 201 series, 203 series, 205 series, 207-900 series, 209 series, 211 series, E331 series | yearconstruction = 2006–present | yearservice = 26 December 2006 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = | numberservice = 3,297 vehicles () | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = 10 cars (total, accident damage) | formation = 4/5/6/8/10 cars per trainset | designer = | fleetnumbers = | capacity = | operator = | depots = Makuhari, Kamakura, Kawagoe, Keiyō, Kōzu, Matsudo, Oyama, Toyoda, Saitama | lines = | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = | floorheight = | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = 120 km/h | weight = | acceleration = {{Plainlist|

The E233 series is a commuter and suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type developed by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) from the earlier E231 series and the E531 series design. The first train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Line (Rapid), followed by the E233-1000 series variant in 2007 for use on the Keihin–Tōhoku and Negishi lines, the E233-3000 series outer-suburban variant in December 2007 for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line, and narrow-bodied E233-2000 series variant for Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line through services. Further variants were built for use on the Keiyō Line, Yokohama Line, Saikyō Line, and Nambu Line.

Design

The E233 series features two identical sets of main equipment in case of failure. This is the first JR East stock to feature such backup measures. The E233 series provides for better accessibility for the disabled, and is designed to be more comfortable to ride overall than previous stock. The height between the platform and the train was reduced from the 80 mm of the 201 and 209 series to only 30 mm. Seats are 460 mm wide, compared to the 430 mm of the 201 series and 450 mm of the 209 series. For standing passengers the handle straps have been lowered by 50 mm compared to older train models.

This stock also features an air filtration system to remove unpleasant smells. It also features liquid crystal display information screens and automatic announcement system similar to those previously used on the E231 series rolling stock on the Yamanote Line.

The stock is the first JR East stock to use full-colour LEDs for the destination indicators on the sides of the carriages. This is due to the fact that the Chūō Line has numerous types of services, and colour-coding will help passengers board the correct train.

Variants

E233-0 series

| background = | name = E233-0 series | image = JR East Series E233 with green cars approaching Chuo Line Musashi-Sakai Station.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = Chūō Line 12-car set T34 featuring a pair of Green Cars | stocktype = | service = | manufacturer = JR East Niitsu, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car, J-TREC | factory = | family = | replaced = 201 series | yearconstruction = 2006–2009, 2020 2022–present (Green cars) | yearservice = 26 December 2006 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = 2008 (accident damage) | numberconstruction = 114 vehicles | numberbuilt = 705 vehicles | numberservice = 692 vehicles (95 sets) (+6 vehicles converted to E233-8500 series) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = 5 vehicles (accident damage) | formation = 4/6/8/10/12 cars per trainset | capacity = | operator = | depots = Toyoda, Makuhari | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Chūō Line (Rapid)
  • Ōme Line
  • Itsukaichi Line
  • Hachikō Line
  • Fujikyuko Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = 1130 mm | doors = {{Plainlist|
  • 4 pairs per side (standard cars)
  • 2 pairs per side (Green cars)}} | maxspeed = | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = PS33D pantograph | bogies = DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

The first E233-0 series train was introduced in December 2006 for use on the Chūō Line (Rapid), Ōme, and Itsukaichi lines, replacing the aging 201 series trains. The fleet of 688 E233-0 series vehicles (10-car x 42, 6-car x 28, 4-car x 25) was delivered by the end of March 2008; 42 ten-car sets (T1-T42), and 15 6+4-car sets (H43-H57) were constructed primarily for use on the Chūō Line (but also on through services to the Ōme, Itsukaichi, Hachikō, and Fujikyuko Lines), while ten four-car sets (Ao458-Ao467) and 13 six-car sets (Ao658-Ao670) were constructed for the Ōme Line and Itsukaichi Line. In March 2008 and April 2015, sets Ao458+Ao658 and Ao459+Ao659 were transferred to the Chūō Line and renumbered H58 and H59 respectively.

An additional five cars were built at JR East's Niitsu factory in 2009 to replace five cars from six-car set Ao661 which were withdrawn due to accident damage in 2008.

Green Car introduction

In April 2018, JR East announced plans to add two bilevel Green (first class) cars to 58 ten-car and six-car E233-0 series EMU sets operated on the Chūō Line and through-service trains to the Ōme Line, and to install toilets on these sets ahead of Green car introductions. To compensate for train shortages brought on by toilet installations, a new ten-car set (T71) was delivered from J-TREC's Yokohama facility on 11 June 2020.

The Green cars will be positioned as cars 4 and 5 in the newly formed 12- and 8-car sets. Green car services were initially due for introduction in fiscal 2020, but this was deferred to 2023. On 27 April 2022, JR East announced that Green car introductions would again be postponed until the end of fiscal 2024 or later as a result of the global chip shortage.

The first Green cars, SaRo E233-1 and SaRo E232-1, were delivered from J-TREC's Yokohama facility from 12 July 2022. These cars use double-leaf sliding doors with a width of 1300 mm to allow for reduced boarding times at stations; previous designs were built using single-leaf doors with a width of 810 mm. Test runs of the new Green cars were conducted, starting with set H57. The new Green cars were eventually put into service on a trial basis as of 13 October 2024.

Transfer

In 2017, six-car set Ao670 was modified to become the E233-8500 series set N36 for use on the Nambu Line alongside the fleet of E233-8000 series sets.

In December 2025, ten-car set T71 was transferred to Makuhari Depot as a six-car set and renumbered C1. Six cars from set H49 followed suit in January 2026 and became set C3.

Interior

File:Series-E233-0 Inside.jpg|Chūō Line E233-0 series interior in January 2022 File:Series-E233-0 Inside Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating in January 2022 File:Series-E233-0 Inside Toilet.jpg|Universal design toilet in January 2022 File:Series-E233-0 Inside LCD.jpg|LCD passenger information display above door in January 2022

Formations

10-car Chūō Line sets

As of 11 June 2020, 43 ten-car sets (T1-T42 and T71) are based at Toyoda Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.12345678910Sets with on-board toiletDesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)Sets without on-board toiletDesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'TMM'TMM'Tc'
KuHa E233MoHa E233MoHa E232SaHa E233-500MoHa E233-200MoHa E232-200SaHa E233MoHa E233-400MoHa E232-400KuHa E232
142/39160/54155/48160/54142/39
TcMM'MM'TMM'Tc'
KuHa E233MoHa E233MoHa E232MoHa E233-200MoHa E232-200SaHa E233-500SaHa E233MoHa E233-400MoHa E232-400KuHa E232
142/39160/54142/39
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  • MoHa E233-200 and MoHa E233-400 cars each have one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and MoHa E233 cars has two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space (also car 4 in sets equipped with a toilet).
  • Car 4 has a universal design toilet (in sets equipped with a toilet).
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

6+4-car Chūō Line sets

As of 22 March 2020, 17 6+4-car sets (H43-H59) are based at Toyoda Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.12345678910Sets with on-board toiletDesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)Sets without on-board toiletDesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'Tc'TcMM'Tc'
KuHa E233MoHa E233MoHa E232MoHa E233-800MoHa E232-200KuHa E232-500KuHa E233-500MoHa E233-600MoHa E232-600KuHa E232
142/39160/54155/48160/54142/42142/42160/54142/39
TcMM'MM'Tc'TcMM'Tc'
KuHa E233MoHa E233MoHa E232MoHa E233-200MoHa E232-200KuHa E232-500KuHa E233-500MoHa E233-600MoHa E232-600KuHa E232
142/39160/54142/42142/42160/54142/39
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  • Car 4 has one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and cars 2 and 8 each have two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space (also car 4 in sets equipped with a toilet).
  • Car 4 has a universal design toilet (in sets equipped with a toilet).
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

6+4-car Ōme Line and Itsukaichi Line sets

As of 1 October 2018, ten six-car sets (Ao660-Ao669) and eight four-car (Ao460-Ao467) sets are based at Toyoda Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars. Depending on the specific schedule and line, trains are operated in 4-, 6-, or 6+4-car sets.

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Car No.12345678910DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'Tc'TcMM'Tc'
KuHa E233MoHa E233MoHa E232MoHa E233-200MoHa E232-200KuHa E232-500KuHa E233-500MoHa E233-600MoHa E232-600KuHa E232
142/39160/54142/42142/42160/54142/39
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  • Car 4 has one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and cars 2 and 8 each have two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

E233-1000 series

| name = E233-1000 series | image = Series-E233-1000-113.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = Keihin–Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series set 113 in March 2021 | service = | manufacturer = JR East Niitsu, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car | factory = | family = | replaced = 209 series | yearconstruction = 2007–2010 | yearservice = 22 December 2007 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = 2016 (Accident Damage) | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 830 vehicles (83 sets) | numberservice = 820 vehicles (82 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = 10 cars (accident damage) | formation = 10 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = 101–183 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Saitama, Keiyō | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Keihin–Tōhoku Line
  • Negishi Line
  • Future:
  • Keiyō Line
  • Uchibō Line
  • Sotobō Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = 1130 mm | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = PS33D pantograph | bogies = DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge = A fleet of 83 ten-car E233 series sets was introduced on the Keihin–Tōhoku and Negishi lines from autumn 2007, replacing the 209 series EMUs previously used from 1993 until 2010. The first set was delivered in August 2007. The main difference over the earlier E233-0 series is the absence of passenger door controls.

The first set entered service on 22 December 2007.

Two cars of set 177, KuHa E233-1077 and SaHa E233-1277, were involved in a derailment in February 2014 and were scrapped in December 2016. The remaining eight cars of set 177 were scrapped in April 2018.

Set 103 was transferred to the Keiyō Depot for use on the Keiyō, Uchibō and Sotobō lines in January 2026.

Interior

File:Series-E233-1000 Inside.jpg|alt=|Interior of Keihin–Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series in March 2022 File:Series-E233-1000 Inside Free-space.jpg|Priority seating in March 2022 File:Series-E233-1000 Inside Display.jpg|LCD passenger information display above door in March 2022

Formation

As of April 2018, 82 ten-car sets were based at Saitama depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumbering
TcTMM'TMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-1000SaHa E233-1200MoHa E233-1400MoHa E232-1400SaHa E233-1000MoHa E233-1000MoHa E232-1000MoHa E233-1200MoHa E232-1200KuHa E232-1000
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E233-2000 series

| name = E233-2000 series | image = E233系2000番台マト10編成.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = Jōban Line/Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line E233-2000 series set 10 in April 2019 | service = | manufacturer = Tokyu Car (sets 1-18) J-TREC (set 19) | factory = Yokohama | family = | replaced = 203 series 207-900 series 209-1000 series | yearconstruction = 2009–2011; 2017 | yearservice = 9 September 2009 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 190 vehicles (19 sets) | numberservice = 190 vehicles (19 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 10 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = 1–19 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Matsudo | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Jōban Line (Local)
  • Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
  • Odakyu Odawara Line
  • Odakyu Tama Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2800 mm | height = | floorheight = | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = | bogies = | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

This is a narrow-bodied variant for Jōban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line through services, replacing the 203 series and 207-900 series EMUs previously used. The first ten-car set was delivered to Matsudo Depot from Tokyu Car Corporation in May 2009. It entered service on 9 September 2009. These trains have also been used on through services on Odakyu lines since 2016. In 2017 the last set was delivered (set number 19 built by J-TREC). Like all trains running into the Tokyo Subway, these trains are fitted with emergency doors in the driver's cabin to allow for the evacuation of passengers in the Chiyoda Line's tunnels.

The floor height is lowered to 1130 mm for improved accessibility, compared to 1200 mm for the earlier 203 series and 1180 mm for the 207-900 series and 209-1000 series trains.

Interior

File:Kuha-E233-2018 Inside.jpg|E233-2000 series interior in April 2022 File:Moha-E233-2418 Free-space.jpg|Priority seating in April 2022 File:Series-E233-2000 Inside LCD.jpg|LCD passenger information display above door in April 2022

Formation

, the fleet consists of 19 ten-car sets, numbered 1 to 19, based at Matsudo Depot, and formed as shown below, with car 1 at the southern end.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumbering
TcMM'TMM'TMM'Tc'
KuHa E233-2000MoHa E233-2400MoHa E232-2400SaHa E233-2200MoHa E233-2000MoHa E232-2000SaHa E233-2000MoHa E233-2200MoHa E232-2200KuHa E232-2000
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Cars 3 and 9 are equipped with one single-arm pantograph. Car 6 is equipped with two.

Build details

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below. ::data[format=table]

Set No.ManufacturerDate delivered
1Tokyu Car20 May 2009
26 August 2010
31 September 2010
429 September 2010
53 December 2010
615 December 2010
722 December 2010
87 January 2011
919 January 2011
1023 February 2011
114 March 2011
1227 April 2011
1310 July 2011
1417 July 2011
1530 July 2011
1628 August 2011
1719 September 2011
1828 September 2011
19J-TREC (Yokohama)url= http://railf.jp/news/2017/03/31/170000.html
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E233-3000 series

| name = E233-3000 series | image = JRE Series-E233-3000 E-58.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = E233-3000 series on the Tōkaidō Main Line in January 2023 | service = | manufacturer = JR East, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyu Car Corporation | factory = | family = | replaced = 211 series | yearconstruction = 2007, 2010–2015, 2017 | yearservice = 10 March 2008 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = | numberservice = 525 vehicles | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 5/10 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = E-01 to E-17, E-51 to E-67, E-71 to E-74, U618 to U633, U218 to U235 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Kōzu, Oyama | lines = {{Plainlist|

The E233-3000 sub-series are outer-suburban sets formed as ten-car sets containing two bilevel Green (first-class) cars and five-car sets. Sets are allocated to Kōzu and Oyama depots for use on Tōkaidō Main Line services between Tokyo and Numazu, as well as Shōnan–Shinjuku Line and Ueno–Tokyo Line through services to and from the Takasaki Line and Utsunomiya Line. The first sets entered service on 10 March 2008, and were introduced to the Shōnan–Shinjuku Line from the start of the new timetable on 14 March 2015.

Green car Exterior

File:Saro E232-3005.JPG|Bilevel Green car SaRo E232-3005 in January 2012 File:Saro E233-3005.JPG|Bilevel Green car SaRo E233-3005 in January 2012

Formations

Early 10-car sets

, 2 ten-car sets (E-01 and E-02) are based at Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and formed as shown below with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'TsdTsd'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-3000MoHa E233-3200MoHa E232-3200MoHa E233-3000MoHa E232-3000SaRo E233-3000SaRo E232-3000MoHa E233-3400MoHa E232-3400KuHa E232-3000
135/40161/60160/5490/90160/54161/60135/40
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  • Cars 3 and 9 each have one single-arm pantograph, and car 7 has two (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Cars 1, 5, and 10 each have a toilet (universal design in cars 1 and 10).
  • Car 8 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.
  • Cars 4 and 5 are bilevel Green Cars.

Standard 10-car sets

, 15 ten-car sets (E-03 to E-17) are based at Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and 16 ten-car sets (U618 to U633) are based at Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture. They are formed as shown below with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'TsdTsd'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-3000MoHa E233-3200MoHa E232-3000MoHa E233-3400MoHa E232-3800SaRo E233-3000SaRo E232-3000MoHa E233-3000MoHa E232-3400KuHa E232-3000
135/40161/60160/54156/5090/90160/54161/60135/40
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  • Cars 7 and 9 each have one single-arm pantograph, and car 3 has two (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Cars 1, 5, 6, and 10 each have a toilet (universal design in cars 1 and 10).
  • Car 8 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.
  • Cars 4 and 5 are bilevel Green Cars.

5-car sets

, 21 five-car sets (E-51 to E-67, E-71 to E-74) are based at Kōzu depot in Kanagawa Prefecture and 18 five-car sets (U218 to U235) are based at Oyama depot in Tochigi Prefecture. They are formed as shown below with two motored ("M") cars and three non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.1514131211DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcTMM'Tc'
KuHa E233-3500SaHa E233-3000MoHa E233-3600MoHa E232-3600KuHa E232-3500
143/43161/60160/54135/36
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  • Car 13 has two single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 11 and 15 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 11 has a universal design toilet.

Interior

Standard-class cars have longitudinal seating with dark blue moquette seat covers. Cars 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, and 15 include transverse four-person seating bays. The two Green (first class) bilevel cars (cars 4 and 5) have rotating, reclining seats arranged 2+2 abreast. Seats on the lower deck and end saloons have crimson moquette seat covers, and seats on the upper deck have dark blue moquette.

File:E233kei green car 2 floor.JPG|Upper deck of bilevel Green car in January 2012 File:E233kei green car 1floor NO2.JPG|Intermediate level saloon at the end of a bilevel Green car in January 2012 File:E233kei green car 1floor.JPG|Lower deck of bilevel Green car in January 2012 File:Series-E233-3000 Inside-Long.jpg|E233-3000 series longitudinal seating in March 2022 File:Series-E233-3000 Inside-Semicross.jpg|E233-3000 series transverse seating in March 2022 File:Series-E233-3000 Inside Display.jpg|Internal passenger information LED screen in March 2022

The first 10+5-car E233-3000 series outer suburban set (E01 + E51) for use on the Tōkaidō Main Line was delivered from the Tokyu Car factory in Yokohama to Kōzu Depot in November 2007. This includes two bilevel Green cars. It entered revenue service on 10 March 2008, and was initially limited to use on the Tōkaidō Main Line between Tokyo and Atami. The second set (10+5-car set E02 + E52) was delivered in February 2010.

Subsequent sets (originally numbered NT1 + NT51 onward) were delivered to Tamachi Depot from September 2011, entering service from 12 November 2011. These sets incorporate a number of minor changes, including moving the second reserve pantograph from car 7 to car 3, and the addition of a toilet in car 6.

Takasaki-based ten- and five-car sets were introduced on Takasaki Line services between Ueno and Maebashi, replacing 211 series sets, and on Ryōmō Line services from 1 September 2012.

E233-5000 series

| name = E233-5000 series | image = Series-E233-5000 520F.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = A ten-car E233-5000 series Keiyō Line set in March 2021 | service = | manufacturer = JR East | factory = Niitsu | family = | replaced = 201 series, 205 series, E331 series | yearconstruction = 2010–2011 | yearservice = 1 July 2010 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 240 vehicles (28 sets) | numberservice = 240 vehicles (28 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 4, 6, 10 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = 501–520, 551–554, F51–F54 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Keiyō | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Keiyō Line
  • Uchibō Line
  • Sotobō Line
  • Tōgane Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = | bogies = | brakes = | safety = | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

These are 10-car and 4+6-car sets for use on the Keiyō Line. The fleet consists of 20 ten-car sets and four 4+6-car sets, with the first sets entering revenue service on 1 July 2010, replacing the 201 series, 205 series, and E331 series EMUs previously used.

The first E233-5000 series set, set 501, was delivered from JR East's Niitsu factory on 10 March 2010. In addition to services on the Keiyō Line between Tokyo and , these sets are also used on Sotobō Line through services between Soga and , Uchibō Line through services between Soga and , and on Tōgane Line through services between and .

Formations

10-car sets

, 20 ten-car sets are based at Keiyō Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'TMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-5000MoHa E233-5400MoHa E232-5400SaHa E233-5000SaHa E233-5500MoHa E233-5000MoHa E232-5000MoHa E233-5200MoHa E232-5200KuHa E232-5000
142/39160/54142/39
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  • Cars 3 and 9 each have one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and car 5 has two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

6+4-car sets

, four 6+4-car sets are based at Keiyō Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'Tc'TcMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-5000MoHa E233-5600MoHa E232-5600KuHa E232-5500KuHa E233-5500MoHa E233-5000MoHa E232-5000MoHa E233-5200MoHa E232-5200KuHa E232-5000
142/39160/54142/42142/42160/54142/39
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  • Car 3 has one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and cars 5 and 9 each have two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

Interior

File:JRE Kuha-E233-5005 Inside.jpg|Interior view File:JRE Kuha-E233-5005 Free-space.jpg|Priority seating File:JRE Kuha-E233-5005 LCD.jpg|Passenger information screens

E233-6000 series

| name = E233-6000 series | image = Series-E233-6000-H002.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = Yokohama Line E233-6000 series set H002 in October 2020 | service = | manufacturer = J-TREC | factory = Niitsu, Yokohama | family = | replaced = 205 series | yearconstruction = 2013–2014 | yearservice = 16 February 2014 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 224 vehicles (28 sets) | numberservice = 224 vehicles (28 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 8 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = H001–H028 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Kamakura | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Yokohama Line
  • Negishi Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = 1130 mm | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = 95 km/h (service) 120 km/h (design) | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = PS33D pantograph | bogies = DT71 (motor), TR255 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = D-ATC, ATS-P | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

These are eight-car sets operated in the Yokohama Line since 16 February 2014. As with the earlier Saikyo Line E233-7000 series variant, the trains use LED interior lighting.

A total of 28 sets were delivered. The first E233-6000 series set, H016, was delivered from the J-TREC Yokohama factory in January 2014. The first set built at the J-TREC Niitsu factory, set H001, was delivered on 22 January 2014.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with individual seat widths of 460 mm. Each car has priority seating at one end, and cars 1 and 8 have a wheelchair space.

File:E233-6000 Inside.jpg|Interior view File:Yokohama line E233-6000 LCD.JPG|LCD passenger information screens above the doorways

Formation

As of September 2014, 28 8-car sets are based at Kamakura depot are formed with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.87654321DesignationNumberingWeight (t)Capacity (total/seated)
TcMM'TMM'TTc'
KuHa E233-6000MoHa E233-6400MoHa E232-6400SaHa E233-6000MoHa E233-6000MoHa E232-6000SaHa E233-6200KuHa E232-6000
30.132.232.328.832.232.328.530.2
142/39160/54142/39
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Car 4 has two single-arm PS33D pantographs (one reserve), and car 7 has one.

Build details

The build details for the fleet are as shown below. ::data[format=table]

Set No.ManufacturerDate delivered
H001J-TREC, Niitsu17 January 2014
H00224 January 2014
H0035 February 2014
H00418 February 2014
H00528 February 2014
H00611 March 2014
H00724 March 2014
H0088 April 2014
H00924 April 2014
H01012 May 2014
H01130 May 2014
H0126 June 2014
H01313 June 2014
H0141 July 2014
H01510 July 2014
H016J-TREC, Yokohama8 January 2014
H01715 January 2014
H0188 February 2014
H01919 February 2014
H02014 March 2014
H02126 March 2014
H02215 April 2014
H0232 May 2014
H02414 May 2014
H02517 June 2014
H0264 July 2014
H0276 August 2014
H02820 August 2014
::

E233-7000 series

| name = E233-7000 series | image = Kawagoe-Line Series-E233-7000 111F.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = Kawagoe Line E233-7000 series set 111 in June 2022 | service = | manufacturer = JR East, J-TREC | factory = Niitsu, Yokohama | family = | replaced = 205 series | yearconstruction = 2013–2014, 2019 | yearservice = 30 June 2013 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 380 vehicles (38 sets) | numberservice = 380 vehicles (38 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 10 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = 101–138 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Kawagoe | lines = {{Plainlist|

  • Saikyō Line
  • Kawagoe Line
  • Rinkai Line
  • Sōtetsu-JR Link Line
  • [[File:Sotetsu_line_symbol.svg|20px|link=]] Sōtetsu Shin-Yokohama Line
  • [[File:Sotetsu_line_symbol.svg|20px|link=]] Sōtetsu Main Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = 1130 mm | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = Service: 100 km/h Design: 120 km/h | weight = | acceleration = 3.0 km/h/s(Sotetsu through operation only, otherwise restricted to 2.5 km/h/s) | deceleration = 5.0 km/h/s | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = PS33D single-arm pantographs | bogies = DT71 (motored), TR255 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = ATACS, ATC6, ATS-P, ATS-Ps | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

These are ten-car sets operated on Kawagoe Line/Saikyō Line/Rinkai Line services between and since 30 June 2013. A total of 31 ten-car sets were delivered, displacing the fleet of 205 series EMUs previously used. These trains are the first E233 series variant to use LED interior lighting.

An additional seven more sets were delivered in 2019, in preparation for through running services between the Saikyō Line and the Sōtetsu Main Line via the newly built Sōtetsu Shin-Yokohama Line, bringing the total number of trains up to 38 ten-car sets. They began use on Sōtetsu Line services on 30 November 2019.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with individual seat widths of 460 mm.

File:JRE-Series-E233-7000 Inside.jpg|Interior view File:JRE-Series-E233-7000 Inside Free-Space.jpg|Priority seating File:JR East E232-7001 surveillance camera.jpg|A ceiling-mounted security camera in car 1 File:JRE-Series-E233-7000 Inside Digital-Signage.jpg|LCD passenger information screens above the doorways

Formation

As of 1 January 2020, all 38 ten-car sets are based at Kawagoe Depot and formed with six motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars.

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Car No.10987654321DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'TMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-7000MoHa E233-7400MoHa E232-7400SaHa E233-7200SaHa E233-7000MoHa E233-7000MoHa E232-7000MoHa E233-7200MoHa E232-7200KuHa E232-7000
142/39160/54142/39
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  • Cars 3 and 9 each have one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and car 5 has two PS33D single-arm pantographs (one is only used as a backup, the other gets normal use).
  • Cars 1 and 10 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 9 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

History

The first E233-7000 series set (number 101) was delivered to Kawagoe Depot from JR East's Niitsu factory on 9 April 2013. The first set built by J-TREC (set number 122) was delivered from the manufacturer's Yokohama factory in July 2013.

E233-8000 series

| name = E233-8000 series | image = Series-E233-8000-N10.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = E233-8000 series set N10 Local service on the Nambu Line | service = | manufacturer = J-TREC | factory = Niitsu | family = | replaced = 205 series, 209 series | yearconstruction = 2014–2015 | yearservice = 4 October 2014 | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 210 vehicles (35 sets) | numberservice = 210 vehicles (35 sets) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 6 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = N1–N35 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Nakahara | lines = Nambu Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = 120 km/h | weight = | acceleration = 2.5 km/h/s | deceleration = 4.2 km/h/s | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = PS33D single-arm pantographs | bogies = DT71 (motored), TR255 (trailer) | brakes = | safety = ATS-P, ATS-SN | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge =

These are six-car sets introduced on Nambu Line services between and from 4 October 2014. A total of 35 E233-8000 series sets (210 vehicles) are on order, displacing the previous fleet of 205 series and older 209 series EMUs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with wheelchair spaces in cars 1 and 6. As with the earlier Yokohama Line E233-6000 series and Saikyo Line E233-7000 series variants, the trains use LED interior lighting.

File:JRE Moha-E233-8215 Inside.jpg|A view of the interior in June 2022 File:JRE Moha-E233-8215 Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating in June 2022 File:JRE Series-E233-8000 LCD.jpg|LCD passenger information panel above the doorway in June 2022

Formation

As of 2015, 35 six-car sets are based at Nakahara depot and formed with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("Tc") cars.

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Car No.123456DesignationNumberingWeight (t)Capacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-8000MoHa E233-8000MoHa E232-8000MoHa E233-8200MoHa E232-8200KuHa E232-8000
30.831.0 t for cars fitted with rail greasing system.32.331.731.628.630.8
142/39160/54142/39
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;Notes:

  • Car 4 has one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and car 2 has two single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Cars 1 and 6 have a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

History

The first set, N1 was delivered from the J-TREC factory in Niitsu in August 2014. It entered revenue service from 4 October 2014.

Build details

The delivery dates for the fleet are as shown below.

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Set No.Date delivered
N131 July 2014
N28 August 2014
N322 August 2014
N42 September 2014
N512 September 2014
N63 October 2014
N716 October 2014
N830 October 2014
N914 November 2014
N102 December 2014
N1124 December 2014
N126 January 2015
N1321 January 2015
N146 March 2015
N1516 March 2015
N1630 March 2015
N1713 April 2015
N1827 April 2015
N1914 May 2015
N2028 May 2015
N2111 June 2015
N2225 June 2015
N239 July 2015
N2427 July 2015
N2511 August 2015
N2625 August 2015
N277 September 2015
N2818 September 2015
N292 October 2015
N3020 October 2015
N314 November 2015
N3216 November 2015
N3326 November 2015
N3410 December 2015
N3517 December 2015
::

E233-8500 series

| name = E233-8500 series | image = Series-E233-8500 N36.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = E233-8500 series set N36 in June 2021 | service = | manufacturer = | factory = | family = | replaced = 209-2200 series | yearconstruction = 2008 | yearservice = 15 March 2017 | refurbishment = 2017 | yearscrapped = | numberconstruction = | numberbuilt = 6 vehicles (1 set) | numberservice = 6 vehicles (1 set) | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = 6 cars per trainset | fleetnumbers = N36 | capacity = | operator = | depots = Nakahara | lines = Nambu Line | carbody = Stainless steel | carlength = 20000 mm | width = 2950 mm | height = 3620 mm | floorheight = | doors = 4 pairs per side | maxspeed = 120 km/h | weight = | acceleration = 2.5 km/h/s | deceleration = 4.2 km/h/s | traction = | poweroutput = | transmission = | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC overhead catenary | collectionmethod = | bogies = | brakes = | safety = ATS-P, ATS-SN | coupling = | multipleworking = | gauge = In 2017, six-car Itsukaichi Line/Ōme Line set Ao670 was modified and renumbered at Omiya Works to become the sole E233-8500 series set N36 for use on the Nambu Line alongside the fleet of E233-8000 series sets and replacing the last remaining 209 series EMU still in use there. In addition to receiving the Nambu Line livery carried by the E233-8000 series fleet, modifications included adding a WiMAX antenna and replacing the original 15 in LCD passenger display screens with 17 in screens. Set N36 entered service on the Nambu Line on 15 March 2017.

Formation

As of March 2017, 1 six-car set is based at Nakahara depot and formed with four motored ("M") cars and two non-powered trailer ("Tc") cars.

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Car No.123456DesignationNumberingCapacity (total/seated)
TcMM'MM'Tc'
KuHa E233-8500MoHa E233-8500MoHa E232-8500MoHa E233-8700MoHa E232-8700KuHa E232-8500
142/39160/54160/54160/54160/54142/42
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  • Car 4 has one PS33D single-arm pantograph, and car 2 has two single-arm pantographs (one used as a backup).
  • Car 1 has a wheelchair space.
  • Car 4 is designated as a mildly air-conditioned car.

Accidents

Keihin–Tōhoku Line E233-1000 series set 177 was derailed in a collision with a track maintenance vehicle in the early hours of 23 February 2014 near Kawasaki Station while on an empty stock train operating from Sakuragicho to Kamata. The first two cars of the ten-car train derailed, with the first car ending up on its side. The train was carrying no passengers, and the driver and conductor escaped with minor injuries. The two derailed cars from the set involved, KuHa E233-1077 and SaHa E233-1277, were formally withdrawn in December 2016.

E233 series derivatives

Export

  • PNR EM1000 class, a Philippine standard gauge commuter where the body of this class is derived from.

Local

Notes

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