E655 series
Japanese train type
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | E655 series |
| image | JR-Series-E655.jpg |
| designer | Kenmochi Design Associates |
| caption | E655 series in February 2022 |
| service | 2007–present |
| manufacturer | Hitachi, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| yearconstruction | 2007 |
| numberbuilt | 6 vehicles |
| numberservice | 6 vehicles |
| formation | 5–6 cars per trainset (can be rearranged) |
| capacity | 107 |
| operator | JR East |
| depots | Oku |
| carbody | Aluminium alloy |
| carlength | 21.365 m (end cars, over couplers) |
| 20.500 m (intermediate cars) | |
| width | 2.946 m |
| height | 3.940 m (head of end cars) |
| 3.695 m (side roof cover height) | |
| 3.960 m (with pantograph folded) | |
| doors | 1 per side |
| maxspeed | 130 km/h |
| traction | 2-level IGBT-VVVF (Hitachi) |
| traction motors | 4 × Hitachi MT75A 140 kW 3-phase AC squirrel-cage induction motor |
| poweroutput | 2.24 MW |
| electricsystem | and 20 kV 50/60 Hz AC, all from overhead catenary |
| collectionmethod | Pantograph |
| safety | ATS-P, ATS-Ps |
| multipleworking | E657 series |
| gauge | |
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The E655 series is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. The single 5-car trainset is used as a luxury charter train called Nagomi, and also as the Imperial train by inserting a dedicated Imperial carriage.
Formation
The trainset is normally formed as a five-car set, as shown below.
- KuRo E655-101 (Tsc') (with diesel generator)
- MoRo E655-101 (M1s) (with 2 pantographs)
- MoRo E654-101 (M2s)
- MoRo E655-201 (M1s) (with 2 pantographs)
- KuMoRo E654-101 (M2sc)
The Imperial carriage, classified "TR" and numbered E655-1, is inserted between cars 3 and 4 for Imperial Train duties.
Cars 1 to 3 were built by Tokyu Car Corporation, and the other three cars were built by Hitachi
The E655 series unit can be hauled by a diesel locomotive on non-electrified lines, in which case power for air conditioning and lighting is supplied by the diesel generator in car 1.
Interior
Seating in cars 1 to 5 is in 2+1 configuration. The nine seats in car 3 are leather-covered.
"TR" car E655-1
The special "TR" imperial train car can also operate sandwiched within other EMU trainsets, and has been test run in an E257 series set (December 2008), E653 series set (April 2009), and E657 series set (September 2011).
File:JRE-E655-E655-1.jpg|"TR" car E655-1 on a test run, September 2010 File:JR East E657-E655-1 20110928 osaki.jpg|"TR" car E655-1 on a test run sandwiched in E657 series set K-1, September 2011
History
JR East announced in June 2004 its plans to build a new VIP train which would also replace the former locomotive-hauled imperial train. The E655 series trainset was delivered in July 2007, and unveiled to the media at Ueno Station in Tokyo on 24 July 2007, before undergoing test running on various lines in the Kanto Region. The first revenue-earning service operated by the train was on 23 November 2007, when it was used for a charter service for JR East's "Otona no Kyujitsu Club" between Ueno and Kōriyama. On 13 December 2007, JR East announced that the train would be called Nagomi. The first Imperial Train working was on 12 November 2008, when the train was used to convey the Japanese Imperial couple and the Spanish Royal couple between Ueno and Tsuchiura.
Imperial train workings
[[File:JR East E655 imperial train 20121006 Musashisakai.jpg|thumb|The E655 series set on an imperial train working on the Chuo Line, October 2012]] The E655 series set has been used on the following imperial train workings.
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| Date | Route | Conveying |
|---|---|---|
| 12 November 2008 | Ueno → Tsuchiura | Imperial Couple and Spanish Royal Couple |
| 13 November 2011 | Tokyo → Kofu | url=http://railf.jp/news/2011/11/14/101600.html |
| 6 October 2012 | Tokyo – Kofu (return) | last = Yamabe |
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References
References
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- (November 2007). "E655系特急形交直流電車". Kōyūsha.
- (6 December 2008). "E257系M104編成，特別車両E655-1を連結して試運転". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- (23 April 2009). "E655-1，E653系と混結試運転". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- (28 September 2011). "E657系+E655-1が試運転". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
- JR East press release: [http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2007_2/20071208.pdf "E655系ハイグレード車両の列車愛称決定並びに商品企画について" (13 December 2007)]. Retrieved 8 July 2009. {{in lang. ja
- link. (12 November 2008). Sankei Shimbun. The Sankei Shimbun & Sankei Digital
- link. (14 November 2011). Japan Railfan Magazine Online. Koyusha Co., Ltd.
- Yamabe, Shuichi. (February 2013). "E655系お召し列車運転". Koyusha Co., Ltd..
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