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115 series
Japanese electric multiple unit train type
Japanese electric multiple unit train type
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| name | 115 series | |
| image | Series115_6cars.jpg | |
| imagesize | 300px | |
| caption | A 6-car 115 series formation in Shonan livery on the Jōetsu Line in June 2017 | |
| service | 1963–present | |
| replaced | 80 series | |
| successor | E129 series, 211 series, 223 series, 227 series, E231-1000 series, 311 series, 313 series | |
| yearconstruction | 1963–1983 | |
| yearservice | March 1963 | |
| refurbishment | 1998– (for selected 115 series trains) | |
| yearscrapped | 1987– | |
| numberbuilt | 1,921 vehicles | |
| numberservice | 205 vehicles () | |
| numberpreserved | 2 vehicles | |
| fleetnumbers | A01 – A17, C13, C21, D01 – D31, G01 – G08, L01 – L22, L99, N01 – N21, O03 – O04, R01 – R05, T11 – T14, T1020, T1022, T1032, T1036 – T1041, T1043 – T1044, T1046, T1090 – T1091, T1133, T1142 – T1145, T1147, T1159 | |
| operator | {{Plainlist | |
| depots | Toyoda | |
| Nagano | ||
| Niigata | ||
| Fukuchiyama | ||
| Okayama | ||
| Hiroshima | ||
| Shimonoseki | ||
| Togura | ||
| carbody | Steel | |
| doors | 3 pairs per side | |
| 2 pairs per side (115-3000 series) | ||
| maxspeed | 110 km/h | |
| traction | Resistor control | |
| electricsystem | 1,500 V DC overhead lines | |
| collectionmethod | Pantograph | |
| brakes | Dynamic braking for retarder | |
| safety | ATS-S, ATS-P | |
| coupling | Shibata | |
| gauge |
- JNR (1963–1987)
- JR East (1987–2022)
- JR Central (1987–2007)
- JR West (1987 – present)
- Shinano Railway (1997 – present)
- Izukyu Railway (2002–2009) Nagano Niigata Fukuchiyama Okayama Hiroshima Shimonoseki Togura 2 pairs per side (115-3000 series)
The 115 series is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type developed by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and now operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West), and the Shinano Railway.
Operations
JR East
JR East operated their last 115 series train on 11 March 2022. 115 series trains were previously used on the Shōnan-Shinjuku Line, Takasaki Line, Utsunomiya Line, Chuo Main Line(East Line), Shinonoi Line, Oito Line, Agatsuma Line, Ryomo Line, Joetsu Line, Shinetsu Main Line, Yahiko Line, and the Echigo Line.
JR-West
Currently used on the Hakubi Line, Maizuru Line, Sagano Line, Sanin Main Line and the Sanyō Main Line
JR Central
Formerly used on the Minobu Line, Gotemba Line and the Tōkaidō Main Line. Sets owned by JR East currently operate on the JR Central Iida Line and Chūō Main Line (West Line).
Shinano Railway
Currently used on the Shinano Railway Line. Start of retirement in July 2020 with the debut of the new SR1 series on 4 July 2020.
Variants
115-0 series
This is a cold-weather and mountainous line version of the earlier 113 series. The first examples were introduced from 1963 on the Takasaki Line out of . File:JNR kuha115-1.jpg|115-0 series in 1989
115-300 series
Air-conditioned version introduced from 1973. File:JR East 115-Suka-color.jpg|115-300 series in 2008 January File:JRE 115kei 300bandai interior.JPG|Interior view in November 2014
115-1000 series
Introduced from 1978 with increased seat pitch and improved cold-weather performance. File:Series115-1000 T1040.jpg|115-1000 series in January 2017 File:Kuha115-1014 Inside.jpg|Interior view in October 2021 File:Kuha115-1014 Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating in October 2021
115-2000 series
Hiroshima, Shimonoseki and Shizuoka area version introduced in 1978. Specifications based on 115-1000 series. File:JNR 115 Hiroshima L-14.jpg|115-2000 series in March 2009
115-3000 series
Two-door version introduced from November 1982 to replace 153 series EMUs on "Rapid" services in the Shimonoseki area. File:JNR kuha115-3101.jpg|115-3000 series File:Moha115-3020 Inside.jpg|Interior view in December 2021 File:Moha115-3020 Priority-seat.jpg|Priority seating in December 2021
115-3500 series
Former 117 series MoHa 117 and MoHa 116 two-door cars converted from May 1992 for use in the Okayama and Hiroshima areas. File:0903120517 JRW M115-3500 side.jpg|Moha115-3500 in March 2009
115-6000 series
JR-West 2-car sets converted in 1999 by building new cabs at one end of former MoHa (non-driving motor) cars. File:WestJapanRailwayCompanyType115-6000.jpg|115-6000 series in August 2006
Livery variations
File:Shinano-Series115-1000-S3.jpg|Shōnan livery in April 2022 File:Shinano-Series115-S16-S26.jpg|"Suka" livery in November 2018 File:L25 Tc115-2127 680.jpg|Minobu Line livery in November 1983 File:Shinano-Series115-S7.jpg|Original Nagano livery June 2018 File:JR East 115-Sinshu-color.jpg|New Nagano livery in January 2008 File:JRE-EC115-1000.jpg|Coca-Cola livery File:JRE-EC115-1000-Niigata.jpg|First Niigata livery in 1989 File:115-niigata-2nd-color.JPG|Second Niigata livery in February 2007 File:JRE-115-nigata.JPG|New Niigata livery in February 2007 File:JRE 115 N-33 Nagaoka Station 20201031.jpg|First Yahiko Line livery in October 2020 File:Kumoha115 501.jpg|Second Yahiko Line livery in March 2015 File:Hiroseki C-18 08-0.jpg|Setouchi livery in June 2008 File:Hiroshima New Rapid Collar.JPG|Hiroshima Rapid livery in August 2008 File:JRW_EC_115_series_D28.jpg|Kansai refurbished livery (115-1600 series) in May 2007 File:JRW Series115 T11.jpg|Hiroshima refurbished livery (115-1000 series) in August 2009 File:JRW115Series SekiG-02.JPG|Setouchi area livery (115-600 series) in October 2010 File:Futi115.jpg|(Old) Fukuchiyama Line livery File:JRW 115kei C43 hensei.jpg|New Fukuchiyama Line livery File:Shinano-Series115-S24.jpg|Shinano Railway livery in March 2018
Special liveries
In January 2017, Niigata-based set N3 was repainted into the original "Niigata Livery" of red and yellow formerly carried by JNR 70 series EMU trains.
File:Series-115-1000-N40.jpg|Original "Niigata Livery" in January 2021
In April 2017, Shinano Railway three-car set S7 was repainted into the original Nagano livery of cream and green as part of the Shinshu area promotional campaign to be held from July to September 2017.
In September 2017, Niigata-based set N37 was repainted in the first "Niigata area" livery.
Withdrawal
Withdrawals first begun in 1985 following the introduction of 211 series. The 115 series were gradually phased out on some services. The first units were scrapped in 1987.
Preserved examples
Former JR East end car KuMoHa 115 1061 is scheduled to be displayed at the Niigata City Niitsu Railway Museum in Niitsu, Niigata between July and September 2017. Car KuHa 115 1106 is preserved at an onsen in Chikuma, Nagano.
References
References
- The Railway Pictorial. (July 2009)
- (2009). "Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009". Neko Publishing.
- (11 March 2022). "ＪＲ東115系がラストラン".
- (June 26, 2020). "しなの鉄道所属115系電車（S6・S23編成）の引退について". Shinano Railway.
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- {{cite magazine. Kotsu Shimbun. (June 2017)
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- link. (7 June 2017). Neko Publishing Co., Ltd.
- (September 10, 2023). "総額5000万円超かけた保存に鉄道ファン感心、「115系」車両お披露目 千曲市の温泉施設". The Shinano Mainichi Shimbun.
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