E653-1100 series

E653 series
E653-1000 series EMU set U104 on an Inaho service in July 2014
In service	1997–Present
Manufacturer	Hitachi, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Replaced	485 series
Constructed	1997–2005
Number built	72 vehicles (12 sets)
Number in service	72 vehicles (12 sets)
Formation	4/7 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	K308, K351–K354, U101–U107
Operator(s)	JR East
Depot(s)	Katsuta, Niigata
Line(s) served	Joban Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminium
Car length	21,500 mm (70 ft 6 in) (end cars) 20,500 mm (67 ft 3 in) (intermediate cars)
Width	2,946 mm (9 ft 8.0 in)
Doors	one per side
Maximum speed	130 km/h (80 mph)
Traction system	Variable frequency (IGBT)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50/60 Hz)
Current collection method	Overhead catenary
Safety system(s)	ATS-P, ATS-Ps
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The E653 series (E653系^?) is an AC/DC dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan on limited express services since 1997.

From their introduction in 1997, the E653 series trains operated on Fresh Hitachi limited express services between Ueno in Tokyo and Iwaki via the Joban Line as 7-, 7+4-, and 7+7-car formations, but were withdrawn from regular scheduled services from the start of the revised timetable on 16 March 2013.

From the start of the revised timetable on 28 September 2013, reformed E653 series sets displaced from Fresh Hitachi services by new E657 series sets were phased in on Inaho services operating between Niigata and Akita, replacing JNR-era 485 series EMUs and reclassified E653-1000 series. The Inaho fleet will ultimately consist of eight seven-car E653-1000 series sets modified with the addition of a Green (first class) car and a new livery evoking images of the sunset, rice plants, and the sea.

The manufacturers and build dates for the fleet are as shown below.

Red livery 7-car set K305 in May 2008

Blue livery 7-car set K302 in April 2003

Yellow livery 7-car set K303 in April 2006

Green livery 7-car set K304 in May 2008

Orange livery 4-car set K352 in March 2007

7-car E653-1000 series EMU set U101 in March 2014

4-car E653-1100 series set H202 in March 2015

The 7-car sets are formed as follows, with car 1 at the south (Ueno) end.