E259 series EMU

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The E259 series EMU is a Japanese electric multiple unit train operated by JR East, primarily used for limited express airport services such as the Narita Express.

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
253 series EMU 1
E259 series 1

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese train type
electric multiple unit
brakeType electro-pneumatic brake
regenerative brake
carBodyMaterial aluminium alloy
collectionMethod pantograph
country Japan
designedFor enhanced luggage handling
improved ride comfort
international air travelers
doorConfiguration two pairs per side per car
electricSystem 1,500 V DC overhead catenary
enteredTrialService 2009
family JR East E series EMU NERFINISHED
formation 6-car sets
fullServiceStart 2009
hasCabType end cars with driving cabs
hasOnboardFacilities AC power outlets
green car (first-class) accommodation
luggage space
multilingual passenger information displays
ordinary-class accommodation
introducedInService 2009
livery white, red, and black Narita Express livery
manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries NERFINISHED
Tokyu Car Corporation NERFINISHED
maximumSpeed 130 km/h
numberOfCarsPerSet 6
operator East Japan Railway Company NERFINISHED
JR East NERFINISHED
operatorCode E259 series NERFINISHED
operatorServiceArea Tokyo metropolitan area NERFINISHED
owner JR East NERFINISHED
powerType electric
primaryService Narita Express NERFINISHED
replaced 253 series EMU NERFINISHED
routeUsedOn Narita Line NERFINISHED
Sobu Line (Rapid) NERFINISHED
Tokaido Line (for some services) NERFINISHED
Yokosuka Line NERFINISHED
safetySystem ATS-P NERFINISHED
ATS-Ps
serviceRole airport access service
serviceStatus in operation
serviceType limited express
trackGauge 1,067 mm
usedFor airport access between central Tokyo and Narita Airport

Referenced by (3)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Narita Express previousRollingStock E259 series EMU
this entity surface form: 253 series EMU
Narita Express rollingStock E259 series EMU
Sōbu Line usesRollingStock E259 series EMU
this entity surface form: E259 series