211 series
| 211 series | |
|---|---|
JR East 211 series set on a Joetsu Line service in January 2021 | |
| Manufacturers | |
| Replaced | 111 series, 113 series, 115 series |
| Constructed | 1985–1991 |
| Entered service | March 1986 |
| Scrapped | 2012– |
| Number built | 1,914 vehicles |
| Number in service | 849 vehicles (as of 2018) |
| Successor | 209 series, E233-3000 series, 315 series (from 2025) |
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| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel Steel (JR West version) |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,966 mm (9 ft 8.8 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed |
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| Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control |
| Traction motors |
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| Power output | 120 kW |
| Acceleration | 1.7 km/(h⋅s) (1.1 mph/s) |
| Electric systems | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| Bogies |
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| Multiple working | 311/313 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 211 series (211系, 211-kei) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways (JNR).
The trains are still being used by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). They were also formerly used by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) until 2010 and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) until 2025 in Japan.
Sangi Railway will operate a total of eight former 211-5000 series 3-car sets (24 cars) with the first entering service in May, 2025, and Ryutetsu acquired four 211-6000 series 2-car sets (8 cars) on 9 July, 2025.