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The 207 series (207系, 207-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since 1991.
| 207 series | |
|---|---|
 207-1000 series set S52 in revised livery, February 2021 | |
| Manufacturer | JR-West Gotō Works, JR-West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo |
| Replaced | 101 series, 103 series, 223-6000 series |
| Constructed | 1991–2003 |
| Entered service | 30 April 1991 |
| Refurbished | 2014– |
| Number built | 484 vehicles |
| Number in service | 470 vehicles |
| Number scrapped |
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| Formation | 3/4/6 and 7 (Pre-series set) cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | F1 (Prototype), Z1–Z15, Z17–Z23, H1–H16, T1–T30, S1–S67, X1 |
| Operators | JR-West |
| Depots | Aboshi |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Doors | 4 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | Variable frequency |
| Acceleration | 2.7 km/(h⋅s) (1.7 mph/s) |
| Deceleration |
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| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | WPS22A scissors-type pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Electronically controlled pneumatic brakes with regenerative braking, snow-resistant brake |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SW, ATS-P |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
This train bears no relation to the 207 series built by JNR and operated by JR East until 2009.[2]
Background and history
editThe 207 series was developed for use on the Katafuku Line (now known as the JR Tozai Line), and also to be the standard commuter train type for JR-West.[1] The type was introduced into service on 30 April 1991,[3] replacing ageing 101 series and 103 series EMUs operating on the Fukuchiyama Line and the Katamachi Line.[3][additional citation(s) needed]
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, JR-West (Goto Factory), Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.[4]
Livery revision
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With the introduction of the 321 series fleet from 2005, the 207 series fleet was re-liveried from its original two-tone blue scheme to a navy-and-orange color scheme, matching that of the 321 series.[3][5]
Refurbishment
editOn 22 September 2014, JR-West announced that the 207 series fleet would undergo a program of refurbishment, aiming to improve the fleet's safety, efficiency, and accessibility.[6] 0-subseries set Z22, the first set to be refurbished, returned to service on 17 November 2014.[7]
During the refurbishment program, the interior was fitted with wheelchair spaces, enlarged seat partitions, newly introduced intermediate seat partitions to make way for vertical grab bars, and LED lighting. External changes include the use of HID headlights, gangway door-mounted wipers, and end car-mounted safety fencing. In addition, the fleet was equipped with fault detection technology, and much of the existing electrical equipment was overhauled.[6][8]
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Z22, the first set to undergo refurbishment, in September 2021
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Refurbished interior
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Withdrawal
editOn 6 April 2022, the 7-car prototype set (F1) was forwarded to Suita General Depot for scrapping.[9]
Variants
edit- 207-0 series (manufactured 1991–1994)
- 207-500/1500 series (converted from former 207-0 and 207-1000 series trains in 1996)
- 207-1000 series (manufactured 1994–1997)
- 207-2000 series (manufactured 2002–2003)
Operations
edit- Tōkaidō Main Line and Sanyō Main Line Local Service (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line): Yasu – Kakogawa
- Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line): Osaka – Sasayamaguchi
- Kosei Line: Kyoto – Yamashina – Ōmi-Maiko
- JR Tōzai Line and Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line): Amagasaki – Kyōbashi – Kizu
- Wadamisaki Line: Hyogo – Wadamisaki
Former operations
edit- Osaka Higashi Line and Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (until 17 March 2023)
Formations
edit207-0 series
edit7-car prototype
editThe prototype set was formed as follows.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | T'c | M1 | T | T | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1 | MoHa 207-2 | SaHa 207-2 | SaHa 207-1 | MoHa 206-1 | MoHa 207-1 | KuHa 207-1 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 150/50 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 150/50 |
4-car sets
edit| Car No. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | T'c | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206 | MoHa 206 | MoHa 207 | KuHa 207 |
| Designation | T'c | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206 | MoHa 207-1500 | MoHa 207-500 | KuHa 207 |
207-1000, 207-2000 series
edit4-car sets
edit| Car No. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | T'c | M | T1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | MoHa 207-1000 | SaHa 207-1100 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | M | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | MoHa 207-1000 | SaHa 207-1000 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | M | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-2000 | MoHa 207-2000 | SaHa 207-2000 | KuMoHa 207-2000 |
3-car sets
edit| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | T'c | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | SaHa 207-1000 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-2000 | SaHa 207-2000 | KuMoHa 207-2000 |
Interior
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Original interior style, February 2006
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Interior following changes to seat covers and hanging straps
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Original LED passenger information display above door
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207-1000 series driver's cab
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See also
edit- Amagasaki derailment – 2005 fatal derailment which involved a 207 series train
References
edit- JR全車両ハンドブック2006 (JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2006). Japan: Neko Publishing. 2006.
- JR電車編成表 '07冬号 (JR EMU Formations – Winter 2007). Japan: JRR. December 2006. ISBN 978-4-88283-046-7.
- ^ a b c "片福連絡線乗り入れ用 207系通勤形直流電車登場" [For use on the Katafuku Line, introducing the 207 series DC-electric commuter train]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 31, no. 360. Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 1991. pp. 49–53.
- ^ プロトタイプの世界 – Prototype World. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbunsha. December 2005. pp. 92–93. OCLC 170056962.
- ^ a b c "JR西日本の「207系」電車がデビューした日 学研都市線の新エース車両 -1991.4.30" [JR-West's "207 series" train introduced – 30 April 1991]. Traffic News (in Japanese). 30 April 2022. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ Saka, Masahiro (March 2014). "JR第1世代の車両・現況と概要" [JR 1st-generation rolling stock: Current situation and overview]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine (in Japanese). 43 (359): 22.
- ^ "JR西日本 ： JRニュース>ニュース一覧>ニュース詳細" [207 series to be recolored]. JR-West. 29 August 2005. Archived from the original on 6 November 2005. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ a b "207系通勤形電車をリニューアルします" [We will refurbish the 207 series fleet!]. JR-West (in Japanese). 22 September 2014. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "207系体質改善車が営業運転を開始" [207 series refurbished train begins commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 18 November 2014. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "207系通勤形電車のリニューアルの概要" [207 series refurbishment outline] (PDF). JR-West. 22 September 2014. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 April 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
- ^ "207系量産先行車が吹田へ" [207 series mass-produced car heads to Suita]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Koyusha Co., Ltd. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2023.