:E129 series
{{short description|Japanese train type}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}
{{Infobox train
| name = E129 series
| image = Series-E129-JReast.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = Set B5 in February 2017
| service =
| manufacturer = J-TREC
| factory = Niitsu
| family = sustina
| replaced = 115 series
| yearconstruction = 2014–2018, 2022–present
| yearservice = 6 December 2014
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction =
| numberbuilt = 176 vehicles (62 sets)
| numberservice = 172 vehicles (61 sets) ({{as of|2022|03|07|lc=y}})
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 2/4 cars per trainset
| fleetnumbers = A1–A34, B1–B27
| capacity =
| operator = JR East
| depots = Niigata
| lines =
| carbody = Stainless steel
| carlength = {{Plainlist|
- {{Convert|19570|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (end cars)
- {{Convert|19500|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (intermediate cars)
}}
| width = {{Convert|2950|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{Convert|3620|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| floorheight = {{Convert|1130|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| doors = 3 pairs per side
| maxspeed = {{Convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}
| weight =
| acceleration = {{cvt|2.0|km/h/s}}
| deceleration = {{cvt|3.6|km/h/s}}
| traction = Variable frequency (IGBT)
| poweroutput =
| transmission =
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| electricsystem = 1,500 V DC
| collectionmethod = Overhead catenary
| bogies = DT71 (motored)
TR255 (trailer)
| brakes =
| safety = ATS-P, ATS-Ps
| coupling =
| multipleworking = E127 series, under emergency conditions
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
}}
The {{Nihongo|E129 series|E129系}} is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on local services in the Niigata area since 6 December 2014.
Design
Built at the J-TREC factory in Niitsu, Niigata, the stainless steel body and "universal design" interior is derived from the E233 series commuter EMU. Externally, trains are finished in a livery with {{Nihongo|"golden yellow"|黄金イエロー}} and {{Nihongo|"toki pink"|朱鷺ピンク}} stripes. The trains have a maximum speed of {{Convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}.
Operations
File:JRNiigataUsage Latest.svg
E129 series trains operate on the following lines,{{cite web |url= http://news.mynavi.jp/news/2014/12/01/113/|script-title=ja: JR東日本E129系、新型車両12/6デビュー|trans-title=New JR East E129 series trains to debut on 6 December|date= 1 December 2014|work= Mynavi News|publisher= Mynavi Corporation|location= Japan|language= ja|access-date= 2 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703032455/https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20141201-a113/ |archive-date=3 July 2020 |url-status=live}} completely replacing older 115 series sets by around 2017.{{cite web |url= http://www.asahi.com/area/niigata/articles/TKY201308130315.html|script-title=ja: 「新潟産」車両、地元に投入 ＪＲ東日本のＥ１２９系|trans-title="Niigata-built" trains to be introduced locally – JR East E129 series|first= Kazuya|last= Miki|date= 14 August 2013|work= The Asahi Shimbun|location= Japan|language= ja|access-date= 29 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923201743/http://www.asahi.com/area/niigata/articles/TKY201308130315.html |archive-date=23 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}
- Joetsu Line ({{STN|Minakami|x}} – {{STN|Nagaoka|x}})
- Shinetsu Main Line ({{STN|Naoetsu|x}} – {{STN|Niigata|x}})
- Uetsu Main Line ({{STN|Niitsu|x}} – {{STN|Murakami|x|Niigata}})
- Hakushin Line ({{STN|Niigata|x}} – {{STN|Shibata|x|Niigata}})
- Echigo Line ({{STN|Kashiwazaki|x}} – {{STN|Niigata|x}})
- Yahiko Line ({{STN|Higashi-Sanjō|x}} – {{STN|Yahiko|x}})
The E129 series trains can operated in multiple, to form 2+2, 2+4, and 2+2+2 formations, but do not operate in multiple with E127 series trains except in emergencies.
Fleet
{{As of|2022|03|08|post=,}} the E129 series fleet consists of 34 two-car sets (68 vehicles) numbered A1 to A34 and 27 four-car sets (108 vehicles) numbered B1 to B27. All sets are based at Niigata Depot.{{cite magazine|script-title=ja: E129系一般形直流電車|trans-title=E129 series DC EMU|last = Mizutani |first =Keisuke|magazine=Japan Railfan Magazine |volume = 55|issue = 645 |pages=60–66 |publisher = Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location = Japan |language= ja |date = January 2015}}
Formations
=2-car sets A1-A32=
The two-car sets, A1 to A32, consist of two motored cars, each with one powered bogie, and are formed as shown below.
| class="wikitable" |
| Designation
| Mc-100 || Mc'-100 |
|---|
| Numbering
| KuMoHa E129-100 || KuMoHa E128-100 |
| Weight (t)
| 37.2 || 37.2 |
| Capacity (total/seated)
| 140/50 || 133/46 |
- The KuMoHa E129-100 car is fitted with a PS33G single-arm pantograph (cars KuMoHa E129-123 to KuMoHa E129-130 have two pantographs, and weigh 37.4 t).
- The KuMoHa E128-100 car has a universal access toilet.
=4-car sets B1-B26=
The four-car sets, B1 to B26, consist of four motored cars, each with one powered bogie, and are formed as shown below.
| class="wikitable" |
| Designation
| Mc-0 || M'-0 || M-0 || Mc'-0 |
|---|
| Numbering
| KuMoHa E129 || MoHa E128 || MoHa E129 || KuMoHa E128 |
| Weight (t)
| 37.2 || 31.6 || 32.7 || 37.0 |
| Capacity (total/seated)
| 140/50 || 154/60 || 154/60 || 133/46 |
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of a mix of transverse seating bays and longitudinal bench seating. LED lighting is used throughout. Longitudinal seats have a width of {{Convert|460|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} per person, {{Cvt|1|cm}} wider than for the earlier E127 series trains, and the seating pitch for transverse seating bays is {{Convert|540|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}, approximately {{Cvt|11|cm|abbr=on}} wider than E233 series trains. Floor height is {{Convert|1130|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}, the same as for E127 series trains, and lower than the {{Convert|1225|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} floor height of 115 series trains.
File:Series-E129-inside.jpg|Interior view
File:E129-interior2.JPG|Longitudinal bench seating
File:E129 interior no2.JPG|A transverse seating bay
File:E129 interior no3.JPG|Driver's cab
History
Initial details of the new trains were announced by JR East in July 2013.{{Cite web|url = http://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2013/20130703.pdf|script-title=ja: 通勤形車両の新造計画について|trans-title=New commuter train manufacture plans| publisher = East Japan Railway Company| date = 2 July 2013 |language = ja |access-date = 21 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113446/https://www.jreast.co.jp/press/2013/20130703.pdf |archive-date=6 October 2014 |url-status=live}} The first two two-car sets, A1 and A2, were delivered on 8 October 2014, with test-running commencing the same day.{{cite web |url= http://railf.jp/news/2014/10/09/160000.html |script-title=ja: E129系が試運転 |trans-title=E129 series is test run|date= 9 October 2014|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|access-date= 9 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141009130852/https://railf.jp/news/2014/10/09/160000.html |archive-date=9 October 2014 |url-status=live}}
The first trains entered revenue service on 6 December 2014.{{cite web |url=http://railf.jp/news/2014/12/07/192000.html |script-title=ja:E129系が営業運転を開始 |trans-title=E129 series enters revenue service|date= 7 December 2014|work= Japan Railfan Magazine Online|publisher= Koyusha Co., Ltd.|location= Japan|language= ja|access-date= 9 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209073651/https://railf.jp/news/2014/12/07/192000.html |archive-date=9 December 2014 |url-status=live}}
Fleet details
=2-car sets=
| class="wikitable" | |
| Set No. | Date delivered |
|---|---|
| A1 | rowspan="3" | 17 October 2014 |
| A2 | |
| A3 | |
| A4 | 23 October 2014 |
| A5 | 7 November 2014 |
| A6 | 21 November 2014 |
| A7 | 8 December 2014 |
| A8 | 22 December 2014 |
| A9 | 15 January 2015 |
| A10 | 28 January 2015 |
| A11 | rowspan="2" | 27 February 2015 |
| A12 | |
| A13 | rowspan="2" | 20 April 2015 |
| A14 | |
| A15 | rowspan="2" | 21 May 2015 |
| A16 | |
| A17 | rowspan="2" | 18 June 2015 |
| A18 | |
| A19 | rowspan="2" | 16 July 2015 |
| A20 | |
| A21 | rowspan="2" | 20 August 2015 |
| A22 | |
| A23 | rowspan="2" | 15 September 2015 |
| A24 | |
| A25 | rowspan="2" | 16 October 2015 |
| A26 | |
| A27 | rowspan="2" | 11 November 2015 |
| A28 | |
| A29 | 2 December 2015 |
| A30 | 1 February 2016 |
| A31 | 11 December 2017{{cite magazine|script-title=ja: JR車両のうごき|trans-title= JR rolling stock changes |magazine = Tetsudo Daiya Joho Magazine |volume = 47|issue = 407 |page = 102 |publisher = Kotsu Shimbun |location = Japan |language= ja |date = March 2018}} |
| A32 | 26 December 2017 |
| A33 | |
| A34 |
=4-car sets=
Derivatives
Delivery of three two-car {{nihongo|SR1 series|SR1系}} sets from J-TREC in Niitsu began in March 2020. They are derived from the E129 series and are scheduled to replace the 115 series currently operated by Shinano Railway.{{cite web |url=https://railf.jp/news/2020/03/27/224000.html |title=しなの鉄道SR1系が登場 |trans-title=Shinano Railway SR1 series appeared |date=27 March 2020 |work=Japan Railfan Magazine Online |publisher=Koyusha Co., Ltd. |location=Japan |language=ja |access-date=4 April 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200404200435/https://railf.jp/news/2020/03/27/224000.html |archive-date=4 April 2020 |url-status=live }} These trains were put into service of rapid trains operated by Shinano Railway starting from 4 July 2020.{{Cite news|date=2020-06-19|title=しなの鉄道 SR1系 営業運転（2020年7月4日～）|url=https://www.tetsudo.com/event/29100/|access-date=2020-07-06|website=鉄道コム |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706084343/https://www.tetsudo.com/event/29100/ |archive-date=6 July 2020 |url-status=live}}
File:Series-SR1-100 S101.jpg|SR1 series set S101 in February 2022
File:Series-SR1-200 S204.jpg|SR1 series set S204 in February 2022
References
{{reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category|JR East E129|E129 series}}
- [http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/local/e129.html JR East E129 series] {{in lang|ja}}
{{JR East EMU}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:E129 series}}
Category:Electric multiple units of Japan
Category:East Japan Railway Company
Category:J-TREC multiple units