# 415 series > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/415_series > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/415_series.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/415_series > Source revision: 1351952098 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Japanese train type 415 series 401 series/403 series/421 series/423 series A 415 series train on the Jōban Line approaching Abiko Station in July 2006 Manufacturers Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation, JR-West Constructed 1971–1991 Entered service 1971 Number built 674 vehicles Successor E531 series Formation 3/4/7 cars per trainset Operators JNR (1971–1987) JR East (1987–2016) JR Kyushu (1987–present) JR-West (1991-2021) Line served Various Specifications Car body construction Steel/stainless steel Car length 19.5–20 m (63 ft 11+11⁄16 in – 65 ft 7+3⁄8 in) Width 2,950 mm (9 ft 8+1⁄8 in) Height 3.654–3.67 m (11 ft 11+7⁄8 in – 12 ft 1⁄2 in) Maximum speed 100 km/h (62.1 mph) Traction system Resistor control (401 series and 421 series sets) MT46 (403 series and 415 series sets) MT54 Power output 100 kW (MT46B) (401 series)[1] 120 kW Electric system 1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC 50 Hz/60 Hz overhead catenary Current collection Pantograph Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) The **415 series** (415系, *415-kei*) is a dual-voltage AC/DC outer-suburban [electric multiple unit](/source/Electric_multiple_unit) (EMU) train type introduced in 1971 by [Japanese National Railways](/source/Japanese_National_Railways) (JNR), and later operated in Japan by [East Japan Railway Company](/source/East_Japan_Railway_Company) (JR East), [Kyushu Railway Company](/source/Kyushu_Railway_Company) (JR Kyushu), and [West Japan Railway Company](/source/West_Japan_Railway_Company) (JR-West). ## Variants The 415 series was introduced in 1971, and has since spawned six variants, as listed below. - 415-0 series - 415-100 series - 415-500 series - 415-700 series - 415-800 series - 415-1500 series The 415 series is descended from the 401, 403, 421 and 423 series.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## 401/421 series This section needs more citations. 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(March 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message) 401 series / 421 series A Joban Line 401 series set in January 1985 A 421 series train on Sanyō Main Line in March 1978 In service 1960–1991 (401 series) 1960–1996 (421 series) Manufacturers Tokyu Car Corporation Kinki Sharyo (421 series) Nippon Sharyo (401 series) Kawasaki Sharyo Hitachi Constructed 1960–1966 Entered service 1960 Refurbished 1964–1966 (SaYa 420 for 421 series) Scrapped 1978–1991 (401 series) 1979–1996 (421 series) Number built 401 series: 100 vehicles (25 sets) 421 series: 92 vehicles (23 sets) Number in service None Number preserved None Number scrapped 100 vehicles (401 series) 92 vehicles (421 series) Successor E501 series, 811 series, 813 series Formation 4 cars per trainset Operators 401 series: JNR (1960–1987) JR East (1987–1991) 421 series: JNR (1960–1987) JR Kyushu (1987–1996) Lines served 401 series: Joban Line 421 series: Sanyo Main Line Kagoshima Main Line Specifications Car body construction Steel body Width 2,900 mm (9 ft 6+3⁄16 in) Doors 3 pairs per side Maximum speed Service:100 km/h (62 mph) Design:110 km/h (68 mph) Traction system Resistor control Traction motors MT46B Power output 100kW per motor Transmission Gear ratio: 17:82 Power supply 20kVA Motor Generator Electric systems 401 series: 1,500 V DC & 20 kV AC (50 Hz) 421 series: 1,500 V DC & 20 kV AC (60 Hz) Current collection Pantograph Bogies DT21B (motored) TR62 (trailer for 401 series) TR64 (trailer for 421 series) Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) The 401 series & 421 series was introduced for Joban Line and Sanyo Main Line respectively[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] in 1960[1] and produced until 1966.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] They were introduced on the [Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] They were equipped with MT46B motors with 100 kW (130 hp) of power output.[1] The last 401 series trains were withdrawn in 1991,[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] while the last 421 series trains operated by [JR Kyushu](/source/JR_Kyushu) remained and withdrawn from service until 1996.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] ## 403/423 series The first 403 series set was introduced in 1965, along with the similar 423 series. The 403 series was capable of running on railway lines with 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC 50 Hz, while 423 series is capable of 1.5 kV and 20 kV AC 60 Hz [railway electrification](/source/Railway_electrification). The last 423 series was withdrawn in 2001, while the 403 series remained in service until 2008.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] - 403 series set K55 on the [Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line) in 1985 ## 415-0 series This was the original version of the 415 series train, and was manufactured from 1971 to 1974, and had air-conditioners installed in 1977. The [Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line) and [Mito Line](/source/Mito_Line) trains were withdrawn in March 2007 in favour of the new [E531 series](/source/E531_series) trains, but 415-0 series were still in operation with [JR Kyushu](/source/JR_Kyushu) as of January 2013.[2] ### Kyushu The first 415-0 series sets allocated to Kyushu were 4-car units delivered in December 1974. These were formed KuHa 411-300 + MoHa 415 + MoHa 414 + KuHa 411-300.[2] Originally delivered in the JNR livery of brick red ("Red No. 13") with cream ("Cream No. 4") warning panels on the cab ends, these sets were repainted between 1986 and 1987 into a new livery of white with blue bodyside stripe, carried up until the present day.[2] Some sets later received life-extension refurbishment with transverse seating replaced by longitudinal seating.[2] ### Livery variations JR Kyushu set FM5 was re-painted in the old [JNR](/source/JNR) livery in 2000 to commemorate the [millennium](/source/Millennium) celebrations in Japan. It operated in this livery until it was withdrawn in 2012.[2] - JR Kyushu 415-0 series set FM5 in JNR-era livery, June 2006 - Interior of a 415-0 series trainset ## 415-100 series This subseries was introduced in 1978, and most of the trains are operated by [JR Kyushu](/source/JR_Kyushu), although a few trainsets were operated by [JR East](/source/JR_East) on the [Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line) (the latter were withdrawn in March 2007, again in favour of the [E531 series](/source/E531_series) trains). The 415-100 series trainsets were built in the same exterior style as the [113-2000 series](/source/113_series) trains, but the seat pitch for transverse seating was increased from 1,420 mm to 1,490 mm, and toilets were fitted only in the KuHa 411-200 cars.[2] ### Kyushu The first 415-100 series sets allocated to Kyushu were 4-car units delivered from September 1978. These were formed KuHa 411-100 + MoHa 415-100 + MoHa 414-100 + KuHa 411-200.[2] Some sets later received life-extension refurbishment with transverse seating replaced by longitudinal seating.[2] - JR Kyushu 415-100 series in August 2017 ## 415-500 series The 415-500 sub-series was introduced from January 1982 on the [Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line), based at Katsuta Depot. These units had all longitudinal seating.[2] Five 4-car sets were transferred to Minami-Fukuoka Depot in 1987 for use on [Kagoshima Main Line](/source/Kagoshima_Main_Line) duties, but these were all transferred to Kagoshima Depot by March 2007.[2] A further two 4-car sets were transferred from JR East to JR Kyushu, entering service in March 2009.[2] After serving for more than a decade in service, the remaining cars in this subseries were retired following the timetable revision on 23 September 2022.[3] - JR Kyushu 415-500 series in January 2022 ## 415-700 series Only seven cars were manufactured, and from 1985 to 2007 was operated as part of the 7+4+4-car formations on the Jōban Line. It was withdrawn in March 2007 and scrapped in July 2008. ## 415-800 series Introduced by [JR-West](/source/JR-West) in 1991 for service on the [Nanao Line](/source/Nanao_Line) and the [IR Ishikawa Railway Line](/source/IR_Ishikawa_Railway_Line). The 415-800 series trainsets are based on the [113-800 series](/source/113_series) trains. - JR-West 415-800 series, July 2004 - Interior of a 415-800 series trainset - Fukuchiyama Line livery, Used on the Fukuchiyama Line from 1991 ## 415-1500 series Introduced in February 1986, the stainless steel bodies 415-1500 series trainsets look externally similar to the [211](/source/211_series) and [213 series](/source/213_series) trains, and can be operated in 4- or 7+4+4-car formations ([Jōban Line](/source/J%C5%8Dban_Line) only). These trains can be coupled with the 415-500 and 415-700 series trains, and are lighter than previous variants. An experimental [bi-level](/source/Bilevel_rail_car) cab car was built by [Nippon Sharyo](/source/Nippon_Sharyo) in 1991.[4] The car, designated as *Kuha* 415-1901, had a capacity of 156 passengers. It was scrapped in 2006.[4] - Experimental double-deck car KuHa 415-1901, August 2002 ### Kyushu 12 4-car 415-1500 series sets (F1510 - F1521) were delivered to Kyushu between September 1986 and February 1987.[2] Set F1501 was also later transferred from JR East to JR Kyushu in 2009, allocated first to Minami-Fukuoka Depot, and later to Mojiko Depot (from March 2012).[2] - JR East 415-1500 series in March 2016 - JR Kyushu 415-1500 series in August 2017 ## References - *Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009* JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [*JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009*]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-7770-0836-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-7770-0836-0). - JR電車編成表 2009夏 [*JR EMU Formations - Summer 2009*]. Japan: JRR. June 2009. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-4-330-06909-8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-4-330-06909-8). - Fukuhara (August 2010). 415系近郊形電車のあゆみ その１ [History of the 415 series suburban EMUs - Part 1]. *[Japan Railfan Magazine](/source/Japan_Railfan_Magazine)*. **50** (592): 94–99. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neko09102008_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neko09102008_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-neko09102008_1-2) ["401系"](https://rail.hobidas.com/photo/archives/2008/10/401.html) [401 series]. *rail.hobidas.com* (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 9 October 2008. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150319232413/https://rail.hobidas.com/photo/archives/2008/10/401.html) from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-10) [***l***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-11) [***m***](#cite_ref-dj346_2-12) Saka, Masahiro (February 2013). JR九州近郊型電車の現況 [The current state of JR Kyushu outer-suburban EMUs]. *Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine* (in Japanese). **42** (346): 14–31. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["鹿児島地区「415系500番台」ダイヤ改正で引退 最終日に見送りイベント"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220913082000/https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/43936) [Kagoshima area "415 series 500 series" retired due to timetable revision, Send-off event on the last day]. *news.railway-pressnet.com* (in Japanese). 13 September 2022. Archived from [the original](https://news.railway-pressnet.com/archives/43936) on 13 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-neko14122009_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-neko14122009_4-1) ["クハ415-1901"](https://rail.hobidas.com/photo/archives/2009/12/4151901.html) [Kuha 415-1901]. *rail.hobidas.com* (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. 14 December 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150319045911/https://rail.hobidas.com/photo/archives/2009/12/4151901.html) from the original on 19 March 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2020. ## Further reading - Fukuhara, Shunichi (August 2015). 415系物語 [*The 415 series story*] (in Japanese). Japan: JTB Publishing. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [9784533105920](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/9784533105920). ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [JNR 415](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:JNR_415). - [JR East 415 series information](https://web.archive.org/web/20100209205421/http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/local/415.html) (in Japanese) - [Uraken.net 401 series information](http://www.uraken.net/rail/alltrain/uratetsu401.html) (in Japanese) v t e Electric multiple units of Japanese National Railways DC commuter/suburban 12 63 70 72 101 103 105 111 113 115 117 119 121 123 201 203 205 207 211 213 301 DC express/limited express 52 80 151 153 155 157 159 161 165 167 169 181 183 185 187 189 381 AC/DC commuter/suburban 401 403 411 413 415 417 419 421 423 AC/DC express/limited express 451 453 455 457 471 473 475 481 483 485 487 489 581 583 AC commuter/suburban 711 713 715 717 AC limited express 781 Non-revenue/experimental 141 143 145 147 191 193 443 495 591 791 This list shows all JNR EMUs, both active and withdrawn. Shinkansen types are omitted. v t e Multiple-units of East Japan Railway Company Current / active Shinkansen AC EMUs E2 E3 E5 E6 E7 E8 Conventional lines (Narrow- gauge) DC EMUs Commuter E127 E129 E131 205 209 211 E231 E233 E235 Limited express 253 255 E257 E259 E261 E353 AC/DC EMUs Commuter E501 E531 Limited express E653 E655 E657 AC EMUs Commuter 701 719 E721 Limited express E751 BEMUs DC EV-E301 AC EV-E801 DMUs Diesel KiHa 40 KiHa 100/110 KiHa E120 KiHa E130 KiHa 141 Diesel-electric GV-E400 Hybrid MUs Commuter KiHa E200 HB-E210 HB-E220 Resort/deluxe trains E001 HB-E300 Non-revenue AC EMUs E926 "East-i" E956 DC EMUs 143 145 AC/DC EMUs E491 E493 DMUs Diesel KiYa E193 KiYa E195 Diesel-electric GV-E197 Future Shinkansen AC EMUs E10 Conventional lines AC EMUs E723 Fuel cell EMUs FV-E991 Retired / withdrawn Shinkansen AC EMUs 200 400 E1 E4 Conventional lines DC EMUs Commuter KuMoHa 12 KuMoHa 40 101 103 105 107 113 115 123 201 203 207 E217 301 Limited express 157 165 167 169 183 185 189 215 251 E351 AC/DC EMUs Commuter 403 415 417 453 455 457 Limited express 483 485 489 583 651 AC EMUs 715 717 DMUs KiHa 20 KiHa 30 KiHa 35 KiHa 37 KiHa 38 KiHa 45 KiHa 52 KiHa 58 KiHa 59 Non-revenue AC EMUs 925 STAR21 KuMoYa 740 KuMoYa 743 DC EMUs KuMoYa 90 193 901 E331 E993 AC/DC EMUs KuMoYa 441 443 KuYa 497 E991 DMU KiYa 191 Hybrid MU KiYa E991 DC BEMU E995 Experimental Fastech 360 E331 v t e Multiple units of West Japan Railway Company Current / active Shinkansen AC EMUs 500 700 N700 N700S W7 Conventional lines (Narrow- gauge) DC EMUs 103 105 113 115 117 123 125 201 205 207 213 221 223 225 227 321 323 271 273 281 283 285 287 289 AC/DC EMUs 521 681 683 DMUs KiHa 40 KiHa 120 KiHa 121/126 [ja] KiHa 122/127 87 KiHa 187 KiHa 189 Non-revenue EMU 923-3000 145 [ja] Diesel KiYa 141 [ja] KiYa 143 Diesel-electric DEC700 DEC741 Retired / withdrawn Shinkansen AC EMUs 0 100 300 Conventional lines DC EMUs KuMoHa 42 [ja] KuMoNi 83 [ja] KuMoHa 84 [ja] 101 211 165 167 183 381 AC/DC EMUs 413 415 419 457 471 475 485 489 583 DMUs KiHa 20 KiHa 30/35 KiHa 33 [ja] KiHa 37 [ja] KiHa 38 KiHa 23/53 [ja] KiHa 52 KiHa 58/28 [ja] KiHa 65 [ja] KiHa 181 Non-revenue EMU 922-20 WIN350 KuMoYa 90 [ja] KuMoYa 91 [ja] KuMoYa 441 [ja] 443 [ja] U@tech (223/213) DMU KiYa 191 [ja] v t e Multiple units of Kyushu Railway Company Current / active AC EMUs (Shinkansen) 800 N700 N700S DC EMUs 103 303 305 AC/DC EMUs 415 AC EMUs 713 783 787 811 813 815 817 821 883 885 BEC819 DMUs KiHa 31 KiHa 40 KiHa 66 KiHa 71 KiHa 72 KiHa 125 KiHa 183 KiHa 185 KiHa 200 Hybrid DEMUs YC1 Retired / withdrawn AC/DC EMUs 421 423 455 457 475 485 AC EMUs 715 717 DMUs KiHa 20 KiHa 35 KiHa 45 KiHa 52 KiHa 58 KiHa 65 Planned DC EMUs 307 AC/DC EMUs 501 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [415 series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/415_series) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/415_series?action=history)). 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