E235 series

E235 series
An E235-0 series train on the Yamanote Line in May 2021
ManufacturerJ-TREC
Built at
Family namesustina
Replaced
Constructed2015–2025
Entered service30 November 2015 (2015-11-30)
Number built1265 vehicles (as of December 2024 (2024-12))
Number in service1265 vehicles (143 sets)
Formation11/4 cars per trainset
OperatorJR East
Lines served

JY Yamanote Line

JO Yokosuka Line / Sōbu Line (Rapid)

Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 20 m (65 ft 7 in) (including couplers)
  • 19.57 m (64 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 19.5 m (64 ft 0 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Height3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height1.13 m (3 ft 8 in)
Doors
  • 4 pairs per side
  • 2 doors per side (Green cars)
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction systemPWM 2-level SiCVVVF (Mitsubishi)
Traction motorsMT79 totally enclosed fan cooled 3-phase AC induction motor
Transmission7.07:1 (99:14) gear ratio
Acceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration4.2 km/(h⋅s) (2.6 mph/s)
Electric systemsOverhead line1,500 V DC
Current collectionPantograph
BogiesDT80, TR255, TR264
Safety systemsATS-P, D-ATC
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E235 series (E235系, E235-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter and suburban train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East). The commuter variant was introduced on Yamanote Line services in November 2015, and the suburban variant entered service on the Sōbu Rapid and Yokosuka Lines on 21 December 2020.