113 series
| 113 series | |
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JR-West 4-car set on a Sanyō Main Line service, October 2009
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| In service | 1963–Present |
| Manufacturer | JNR Niitsu Works, Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, , Nippon Sharyo, Teikoku Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation |
| Constructed | 1963–1990 |
| Refurbishment | 1998– (for selected trains) |
| Number built | 2,900 vehicles |
| Number in service | 156 vehicles (JR-West) 12 vehicles (JR Shikoku) |
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| Depot(s) | Kyōto Miyahara Fukuchiyama Hiroshima Takamatsu |
| Line(s) served | Various |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel Stainless steel (SaRo 124/SaRo 125) |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h (70 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control |
| Deceleration | 3.0 km/h/s |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection method | overhead catenary |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic brake, Electric brakes, air brakes |
| Safety system(s) | ATS-SN, ATS-P |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 113 series (113系 Hyaku-jūsan-kei?) is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced in 1963 by Japanese National Railways (JNR), currently operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) and Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku), and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central).
The design was derived from the earlier 111 series, and used newer MT54 motors with an output of 120 kW. They are used in the mild temperature areas of Japan, due to their brakes not being capable of handling cold weather. The 115 series were built to operate in colder areas.
These sets were the first of the 113 series, and were put to use on the Sobu and Yokosuka Lines. They had the same body structure as the 111 series, only the driver's cab had been extended. In 1970, AU73X, AU74X, AU75X type air conditioning was fitted experimentally to sets operated in the Kansai area. The test was successful, and hence was fitted into the majority of the cars. Production of the -0 series ceased in 1973, and most sets have now been withdrawn.
Three 113-0 sets were transferred to JR Shikoku from JR East for refurbishment. Following refurbishment, they differed externally from most 113 series trainsets because they have lower front destination signs and rectangular headlights. Each set also came in a different color scheme; set 1 in a coat of lime green surrounding the windows with light blue; set 2 in red and pink; and set 3 in orange and yellow. All have a ribbon of silver on the top and bottom, and the colors were arranged in the same pattern.
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