153 series

{{short description|Japanese electric multiple unit train type}} {{Expand Japanese|国鉄153系電車|date=September 2016|topic=transport}} {{One source|date=April 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2016}} {{Infobox train | name = 153 series | image = 153series01.jpg | imagesize = 300px | caption = A JNR 153 series EMU in "Shonan" livery on a [[Tokaido Main Line]] ''Izu'' service | service = 1958-1983 | manufacturer = [[Nippon Sharyo]], [[Kisha Seizo]], [[Kinki Sharyo]], [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries]] | factory = | family = | replaced = [[80 series]] (Tōkai service) | successor = [[185 series]] | yearconstruction = 1958–1962 | yearservice = | refurbishment = | yearscrapped = 1981–1987 | numberconstruction= | numberbuilt = 630 vehicles | numberservice = None | numberpreserved = | numberscrapped = | formation = | fleetnumbers = | capacity = | operator = [[JNR]] | depots = | lines = [[Tokaido Main Line]] | carbody = Steel | carlength = {{Convert|20|m|ftin|abbr=on}} | width = {{Convert|2900|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} | height = | floorheight = | doors = 2 per side | maxspeed =  | weight = | acceleration = | deceleration = | traction = Resistor control (CS12 type) | traction motors = MT46 | poweroutput = 100kWx4 per motored car | transmission = [[jp:中空軸平行カルダン駆動方式|Hollow Parallel Cardan Drive shaft]] | gearratio = 4.21 (19:80) | aux = | powersupply = | hvac = | electricsystem = 1,500 V DC | collectionmethod = overhead catenary | bogies =  | brakes = | safety = [[Automatic train stop#Japan|ATS]] | coupling = Shibata-type | multipleworking = | gauge = {{RailGauge|1067mm|lk=on}} }} The {{Nihongo|'''153 series'''|153系|153-kei}} was an [[electric multiple unit]] (EMU) train type operated by [[Japanese National Railways]] (JNR) from 1958 until 1983.<ref name="jnrexpress2013">{{cite book |script-title=ja: 写真とイラストで見る国鉄急行型電車のすべて |trans-title= JNR Express EMUs in pictures |publisher = Neko Publishing Ltd. |date = 29 November 2013 |location = Japan |language = Japanese |pages = 22–31 |isbn = 978-4-7770-1532-0}}</ref>

==Interior== <gallery> File:Inside of JNR Class 153 (without air-condition).jpg|Interior of a non-air-conditioned 153 series car </gallery>

==History== The first trains, initially classified {{Nihongo|91 series|91系|91-kei}}, entered revenue service on 1 November 1958 on ''Hiei'' semi express services operating on the [[Tokaido Main Line]] between {{STN|Tokyo|x}} and {{STN|Nagoya|x}}. They were renumbered into the JNR three-digit classification system from 1 June 1959.<ref name="jnrexpress2013"/>

From 1972, 153 series sets were introduced on ''Special Rapid'' services in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area to compete against private railway operators.<ref name="jnrexpress2013"/> These were replaced by [[117 series]] EMUs by the end of 1980.<ref name="jnrexpress2013"/>

<gallery> File:JNR SHIN KAISOKU at OSAKA 153.jpg|A 153 series set on a ''Special Rapid'' service in 1978 </gallery>

The last sets remained in service on Tokaido Main Line ''Hiei'' and ''[[Tokai (train)|Tokai]]'' services until March 1983.<ref name="jnrexpress2013"/>

==See also== * [[155 series]]

==References== {{Commons category}} {{Reflist}}

[[Category:Japanese National Railways]] [[Category:Electric multiple units of Japan]] [[Category:Train-related introductions in 1958]] [[Category:1500 V DC multiple units of Japan]] [[Category:Kawasaki multiple units]] [[Category:Kisha Seizo multiple units]] [[Category:Kinki Sharyo multiple units]] [[Category:Nippon Sharyo multiple units]]