153 series

Japanese electric multiple unit train type 国鉄153系電車 September 2016 transport April 2019 July 2026 153 series 153series01.jpg 300px A JNR 153 series EMU in "Shonan" livery on a Tokaido Main Line Izu service 1958-1983 Nippon Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries 80 series (Tōkai service) 185 series 1958–1962 1981–1987 630 vehicles None JNR Tokaido Main Line Steel 20 m ftin on 2900 mm ftin on 2 per side Resistor control (CS12 type) MT46 100kWx4 per motored car Hollow Parallel Cardan Drive shaft 4.21 (19:80) 1,500 V DC overhead catenary ATS Shibata-type 1067mm on The 153 series 153系 153-kei was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1958 until 1983.ja: 写真とイラストで見る国鉄急行型電車のすべて JNR Express EMUs in pictures Neko Publishing Ltd. 29 November 2013 Japan Japanese 22–31 978-4-7770-1532-0 Interior History The first trains, initially classified 91 series 91系 91-kei, entered revenue service on 1 November 1958 on Hiei semi express services operating on the Tokaido Main Line between Tokyo x and Nagoya x. They were renumbered into the JNR three-digit classification system from 1 June 1959. From 1972, 153 series sets were introduced on Special Rapid services in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area to compete against private railway operators. These were replaced by 117 series EMUs by the end of 1980. The last sets remained in service on Tokaido Main Line Hiei and Tokai services until March 1983. See also 155 series References Category:Japanese National Railways Category:Electric multiple units of Japan Category:Train-related introductions in 1958 Category:1500 V DC multiple units of Japan Category:Kawasaki multiple units Category:Kisha Seizo multiple units Category:Kinki Sharyo multiple units Category:Nippon Sharyo multiple units Category:1958 establishments in Japan