253 series
The 253 series (253系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It was introduced on 19 March 1991 for use exclusively on the Narita Express, a limited express service linking Narita International Airport with stations in the Tokyo area. The 253 series trains were withdrawn from Narita Express services on 30 June 2010, with two trains redeployed on Nikkō and Kinugawa limited express services from June 2011.
| 253 series | |
|---|---|
A 253 series train on a Narita Express service in June 2008 | |
| In service | 1991–present |
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Replaced | 189 series, 485 series (Nikkō sets only) |
| Constructed | 1990–2002 |
| Entered service | 19 March 1991 |
| Refurbished | 2010 |
| Number built | 111 vehicles |
| Number in service | 12 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Number scrapped | 93 vehicles |
| Successor | E259 series (Narita Express) |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset (3 cars in the past) |
| Operators | JR East |
| Depots | Omiya |
| Lines served | Yamanote Freight Line, Tohoku Main Line, Tobu Nikko Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,930 mm (68 ft 8 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars) |
| Width | 2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in) |
| Doors | 2 per side |
| Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control (253-0/200 series) Variable frequency (IGBT) (253-1000 series) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead wire |
| Bogies | DT69, TR254 (253-200 series only) |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-P, ATS-SN, ATC-5 (not used), Tōbu ATS (253-1000 series only) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
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