207 series (JR West)

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207 series
Series207-1000-S52.jpg
207-1000 series set S52 in revised livery, February 2021
ManufacturerJR-West Gotō Works, JR-West Takatori Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo
Replaced 101 series, 103 series, 223-6000 series
Constructed1991–2003
Entered service30 April 1991
Refurbished2014–
Number built484 vehicles
Number in service477 vehicles
Number scrapped7 vehicles (set Z16 and S18, accident damage)
Formation3/4 and 7 (Pre-series set) cars per trainset
Fleet numbersF1 (Prototype), Z1–Z15, Z17–Z23, H1–H16, T1–T30, S1–S67
Operator(s) JR-West
Depot(s)Aboshi
Line(s) served Tōkaidō Main Line, Sanyo Main Line, Kosei Line, Fukuchiyama Line, JR Tōzai Line, Katamachi Line, Osaka Higashi Line, Yamatoji Line, Wadamisaki Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system Variable frequency
  • Power transistor (207-0 series) [1]
  • 3-level GTO (207-1000 series)
  • 3-level IGBT (207-2000 series)
  • SiC-MOSFET (207-0 series refurbished set)
Acceleration 2.7 km/h/s
Deceleration 3.5 km/h/s (4.2 km/h/s for emergency brake)
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collector(s) WPS22A scissors-type pantograph
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake, electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, snow-resistant brake
Safety system(s) ATS-SW, ATS-P
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

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.

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This train bears no relation to the 207 series built by JNR and operated by JR East until 2009. [2]

Background and history

The 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.[ citation needed ]

The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, JR-West (Goto Factory), Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries. [4]

Livery revision

207 series in original livery, October 2005 JR-W 207series(old).JPG
207 series in original livery, October 2005

With the introduction of the 321 series fleet from 2005, the livery used with the 207 series was modified from its original two-tone blue scheme to a navy-and-orange color scheme, matching the scheme used with the 321 series. [3] [5]

Refurbishment

On 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 lead car-mounted fall-prevention devices. In addition, the fleet was equipped with abnormality detection technology, and much of the existing electrical equipment was overhauled. [6] [8]

Variants

Operations

Formations

207-0 series

7-car set (Pre-series set)

The pre-series set is formed as follows. [1]

Car No.1234567
DesignationT'cM1TTM2M1Tc
NumberingKuHa 206MoHa 207SaHa 207Saha 207MoHa 206MoHa 207KuHa 207
Capacity (total/seated)150/50163/58163/58163/58163/58163/50150/50

4-car sets

Car No.4567
DesignationT'cM2M1Tc
NumberingKuHa 206MoHa 206MoHa 207KuHa 207
DesignationT'cM2M1Tc
NumberingKuHa 206MoHa 207-1500MoHa 207-500KuHa 207

207-1000, 207-2000 series

4-car sets

Car No.4567
DesignationT'cMT1Mc
NumberingKuHa 206-1000MoHa 207-1000SaHa 207-1100KuMoHa 207-1000
DesignationT'cMTMc
NumberingKuHa 206-1000MoHa 207-1000SaHa 207-1000KuMoHa 207-1000
DesignationT'cMTMc
NumberingKuHa 206-2000MoHa 207-2000SaHa 207-2000KuMoHa 207-2000

3-car sets

Car No.123
DesignationT'cTMc
NumberingKuHa 206-1000SaHa 207-1000KuMoHa 207-1000
DesignationT'cTMc
NumberingKuHa 206-2000SaHa 207-2000KuMoHa 207-2000

Interior

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "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.
  2. ↑ プロトタイプの世界 – Prototype World. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbunsha. December 2005. pp. 92–93. OCLC   170056962.
  3. 1 2 "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.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. 1 2 "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.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "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.
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