205 series
The 205 series (205系, 205-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type introduced in 1985 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), and inherited by JR East and JR West after JNR was privatised two years later. It is currently operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), West Japan Railway Company (JR West), Fuji Kyuko (Fujikyu) in Japan and KAI Commuter in Indonesia. Some of them were re-designated as Fujikyuko Series 6000.
| Manufacturer | Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR East Ōfuna Works
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| Replaced | 103 series, KiHa 35 (Japan, JR Group)
103 series, Toei 6000 series, KRL Rheostatik, KRL BN-Holec, KRL INKA-Hitachi, KRL-I (Indonesia) |
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| Constructed | 1984–1991
1990–1994 (6-door cars) |
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| Entered service | July 1985
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| Refurbishment | 2002–2013
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| Scrapped | 2002–
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| Number built | 1,461 vehicles
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| Number in service | JR East (As of May 2018)
525 vehicles JR West 44 vehicles Fujikyu Railway 15 vehicles (as 6000 series) Kereta Commuter Indonesia (as of April 2018) 488 vehicles |
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| Formation | 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, or 11 cars per trainset (Japan)
8, 10, or 12 cars per trainset (KCI) |
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| Operator | JNR (1985–1987)
JR East, JR-West (1987–present) Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) (2013–present) Fuji Kyuko (2011–present) |
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| Depot | Miyagino, Nakahara, Keiyō, Kawagoe, Kōzu, Kamakura, Hineno, Miyahara
Bukit Duri, Bogor (KCI) |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Car body construction | Stainless steel
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| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
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| Doors | 4 pairs per side
6 pairs per side (SaHa 204) |
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| Maximum speed | 100 km/h
(Hanwa Line 205-1000 series 110 km/h) |
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| Traction system | Resistor control + field system superimposed field excitation control
Variable frequency (IGBT) (205-5000 series) |
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| Electric system | 1,500 V DC overhead lines
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| Coupling system | Shibata-Type
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| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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