E231 series facts for kids
Quick facts for kids E231 series |
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Chuo-Sobu Line E231-0
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| In service | 2000-now |
| Scrapped | 2010-2011 (6 Door cars) |
| Number built | 2,736 |
| Number in service | 2,476(+48 converted) |
| Successor | E235 series (Yamanote Line) |
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| Track gauge | 1,067mm |
The E231 series (E231系, E231-kei) is a type of electric train used in Japan. These trains are called electric multiple units (EMUs) because they are made of several cars that can move together. They have been used for daily travel and longer trips by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) since the year 2000.
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Different Types of E231 Trains
The E231 series has many different versions. Each version is designed for specific train lines or types of service.
E231-0 Series: The Original Workhorse
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This version comes in 8-car, 10-car, and 10+5-car sets.- You can find them on lines like the Chūō–Sōbu Line, Jōban Line, Narita Line, Musashino Line, and Keiyō Line.
E231-500 Series: For City Commutes
- These are 10-car sets.
- They are used on the busy Chūō–Sōbu Line.
E231-800 Series: Connecting Lines
These 10-car sets are special.- They run on the Chūō–Sōbu Line and also go onto the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. This is called "interrunning" when trains from one company run on another company's tracks.
E231-900 Series: Early Models
- This is an 8-car set.
- It is used on the Musashino Line and Keiyō Line.
E231-1000 Series: For Longer Journeys
These are 10+5-car sets designed for suburban routes.- They operate on the Tōkaidō Main Line, Utsunomiya Line, and Takasaki Line.
- They also run through services on the Ueno–Tokyo Line and Shōnan–Shinjuku Line.
E231-3000 Series: Converted for Local Lines
These are 4-car sets.- They were changed from older E231-0 series trains.
- They now run on the Kawagoe Line and Hachikō Line.
Past Train Operations
Some E231 series trains used to run on different lines but have since been replaced by newer models.
E231-500 Series: Yamanote Line History
These 11-car sets were famous on the Yamanote Line.- They ran from April 21, 2002, until January 20, 2020. They were replaced by the newer E235 series trains.
E231-900 Series: Chūō–Sōbu Line History
- This 10-car set was used on the Chūō–Sōbu Line.
- It ran from December 1998 until February 25, 2020. For a while, it was known as the 209-950 series.
Gallery of E231 Trains
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E231-0
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E231-500 (Chou-Sobu)
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E231-500 (Yamanote)
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E231-800
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E231-900
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E231-1000
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E231-3000
Images for kids
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A Yamanote Line 11-car set in August 2018
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SaRo E231-1000 bilevel Green car in a Tōkaidō Main Line set in April 2007
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A Chūō–Sōbu Line 10-car E231-0 series set in May 2019
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A Jōban Line 10+5-car E231-0 series formation in July 2008
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Musashino Line 8-car E231-0 series set MU2 in November 2017
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Interior view of KuHa E231-71 car
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Priority seating of Moha E230-128 car
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Wheelchair and stroller space of Kuha E230-71 car
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Passenger information screen
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SaHa E230-500 6-door car as car No. 10 in June 2010
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Replacement SaHa E231-4600 4-door car as car No. 10 in June 2010
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Replacement SaHa E231-600 4-door car as car No. 7 in March 2010
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Interior view of SaHa E231-500 car
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Interior view of SaHa E230-500 car with seats folded up for the rush hour
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Interior view of SaHa E231-4600 car, showing E233 series derived interior, April 2010
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Passenger information screen
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Set 502 in all-over brown livery in October 2009
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Set 545 in all-over light green livery in January 2013
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Set 514 in "red brick" livery in October 2014
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E231-900 series on Chūō–Sōbu Line in March 2019
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Interior of car with longitudinal seating
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Interior of car with transverse seating bays
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Toilet
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Driver's cab end
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Bilevel Green Car lower deck with 2+2 seating
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Bilevel Green Car upper deck with 2+2 seating
