E751 series
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The is an AC
electric multiple unit
type operated on Tsugaru
limited express
services in the north of Japan by East Japan Railway Company
(JR East) since March 2000. The design was based on the earlier E653 series
EMUs, with improvements to cope with colder weather conditions in the north of Japan.
Car 2 is equipped with one PS107 single-arm pantograph.
Cars 3 and 5 are each equipped with one PS107 single-arm pantograph.
's Yokohama factory on 9 December 1999, followed by the remaining two sets in January 2000. The fleet entered service on Super Hatsukari
services operating between and from the start of the revised timetable on 11 March 2000.
From 1 December 2002, the E751 series trains were reassigned to new Tsugaru
services operating between and , which replaced the former Super Hatsukari services following the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen
extension from Morioka to Hachinohe.
In late 2006, all three sets underwent modifications at JR East's Kōriyama Works to reinforce the front end snowploughs and add protection plates to underfloor equipment.
From the start of the 4 December 2010 timetable revision, the E751 series sets were replaced on Tsugaru services by 4-car 485-3000 series
EMUs, and were temporarily removed from regular service. From 23 April 2011, the fleet of three E751 series sets were reinstated on Tsugaru services, this time formed as 4-car sets, replacing the 485-3000 series sets.
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Alternating current
In alternating current the movement of electric charge periodically reverses direction. In direct current , the flow of electric charge is only in one direction....
electric multiple unit
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
type operated on Tsugaru
Tsugaru (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs from to and via the Tōhoku Main Line and Ōu Main Line.-Service pattern:...
limited express
Limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.- Japan :...
services in the north of Japan by East Japan Railway Company
East Japan Railway Company
is the largest passenger railway company in the world and one of the seven Japan Railways Group companies. The company name is officially abbreviated as JR East in English, and as in Japanese. The company's headquarters are in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo....
(JR East) since March 2000. The design was based on the earlier E653 series
E653 series
The is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan.-Operations:Trains operate on Fresh Hitachi limited express services between in Tokyo and via the Jōban Line as 7-, 7+4-, and 7+7-car formations....
EMUs, with improvements to cope with colder weather conditions in the north of Japan.
4-car sets (April 2011–Present)
The original 6-car sets were shortened to 4 cars as shown below from 23 April 2011.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M1 | M2 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuRoHa E750 | MoHa E751-100 | MoHa E750-100 | KuHa E751 |
| Weight (t) | 30.7 | 34.8 | 33.1 | 29.0 |
| Capacity | 38 (16 Grn + 22 Std) | 72 | 72 | 68 |
Car 2 is equipped with one PS107 single-arm pantograph.
6-car sets (March 2000–April 2011)
Sets were originally formed as six-car sets, consisting of four motored cars and two trailers, as shown below. Sets were shortened to four cars from 23 April 2011.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M2 | M1 | M2 | M1 | Tsc' |
| Numbering | KuHa E751 | MoHa E750-100 | MoHa E751-100 | MoHa E750 | MoHa E751 | KuRoHa E750 |
| Weight (t) | 29.0 | 33.1 | 34.8 | 33.1 | 34.8 | 30.7 |
| Capacity | 68 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 38 (16 Grn + 22 Std) |
Cars 3 and 5 are each equipped with one PS107 single-arm pantograph.
Interior
Seating is configured 2+2 abreast in both standard class and Green class. Seat pitch is 910 mm in standard class and 1,160 mm in Green class.History
The first set was delivered to Aomori Depot from Tokyu Car CorporationTokyu Car Corporation
is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and...
's Yokohama factory on 9 December 1999, followed by the remaining two sets in January 2000. The fleet entered service on Super Hatsukari
Hatsukari
The and were limited express train services in Japan operated by Japanese National Railways and later East Japan Railway Company from 1958 until 2002.-History:...
services operating between and from the start of the revised timetable on 11 March 2000.
From 1 December 2002, the E751 series trains were reassigned to new Tsugaru
Tsugaru (train)
The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by East Japan Railway Company , which runs from to and via the Tōhoku Main Line and Ōu Main Line.-Service pattern:...
services operating between and , which replaced the former Super Hatsukari services following the opening of the Tōhoku Shinkansen
Tohoku Shinkansen
The is a Japanese high-speed Shinkansen rail line, connecting Tokyo with Aomori in Aomori Prefecture for a total length of 674 km, Japan's longest Shinkansen line. It runs through the more sparsely populated Tōhoku region of Japan's main island Honshu. It has two spur lines, Yamagata...
extension from Morioka to Hachinohe.
In late 2006, all three sets underwent modifications at JR East's Kōriyama Works to reinforce the front end snowploughs and add protection plates to underfloor equipment.
From the start of the 4 December 2010 timetable revision, the E751 series sets were replaced on Tsugaru services by 4-car 485-3000 series
485 series
The is a limited express electric multiple unit type introduced in 1964 by Japanese National Railways , and currently operated by East Japan Railway Company , and formerly also operated by West Japan Railway Company and Kyushu Railway Company in Japan.-481 series:Introduced in 1964, the 481...
EMUs, and were temporarily removed from regular service. From 23 April 2011, the fleet of three E751 series sets were reinstated on Tsugaru services, this time formed as 4-car sets, replacing the 485-3000 series sets.
Build details
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Date delivered |
|---|---|---|
| A101 | Tokyu Car Tokyu Car Corporation is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and... |
9 December 1999 |
| A102 | Tokyu Car | 12 January 2000 |
| A103 | Tokyu Car | 27 January 2000 |
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