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JR East class E231
The E231 is a series of commuter EMUs developed for JR East in the end of the nineties. Based on the series 209 and E217, it is being powered by three-phase AC traction motors , has four doors per car and side and som...
General
| Property | JR East class E231 four-car |
|---|---|
| Built | 1998-2006, 2010-2011 |
| Manufacturers | Kawasaki, Tokyu Car, Niitsu |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-2+B-B+B-B+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | JR East class E231 four-car |
|---|---|
| Length | 80.00 m |
| Empty weight | 109.6 t |
Power
| Property | JR East class E231 four-car |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Electric systems | 1.500 V |
| Hourly power | 760 kW (1,033 PS) |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
