153 series

{{short description|Japanese electric multiple unit train type}}

{{Expand Japanese|国鉄153系電車|date=September 2016|topic=transport}}

{{One source|date=April 2019}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}}

{{Infobox train

| name = 153 series

| image = 153series01.jpg

| imagesize = 300px

| caption = A JNR 153 series EMU in "Shonan" livery on a Tokaido Main Line Izu service

| service = 1958-1983

| manufacturer = Nippon Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries

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| replaced = 80 series (Tōkai service)

| successor = 185 series

| yearconstruction = 1958–1962

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| yearscrapped = 1981–1987

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| numberbuilt = 630 vehicles

| numberservice = None

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| operator = JNR

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| lines = Tokaido Main Line

| carbody = Steel

| carlength = {{Convert|20|m|ftin|abbr=on}}

| width = {{Convert|2900|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}

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| doors = 2 per side

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| electricsystem = 1,500 V DC

| collectionmethod = overhead catenary

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| gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}}

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The {{Nihongo|153 series|153系|153-kei}} was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1958 until 1983.{{cite book |script-title=ja: 写真とイラストで見る国鉄急行型電車のすべて |trans-title= JNR Express EMUs in pictures |publisher = Neko Publishing Ltd. |date = 29 November 2013 |location = Japan |language = Japanese |pages = 22–31 |isbn = 978-4-7770-1532-0}}