- 203 series
Infobox EMU
name = 203 series
imagesize = 240px
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caption = 203 series train at Abiko Station
InService = 1982 - Present
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Formation = 10 cars
Operator = JR East
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LinesServed =Jōban Line ,Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
CarBody = Aluminium
CarLength = 20 m
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MaxSpeed = 100 km/h
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Gauge = 1,067 mm
Voltage = 1,500 V DC overhead
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SafetySystem =The nihongo|203 series|203系電車|ni-hyaku-san-kei densha is an EMU introduced in 1982 by
Japan National Railways for through services between theJōban Line andTokyo Metro Chiyoda Line .203 series trains are currently used by
JR East on the Jōban and Chiyoda lines, but they do not operate on through services to theOdakyū Odawara Line , as they lack Odakyū train radio and ATS systems.Current fleet
As of 2006, there were 17 10-car sets, based at JR East's Matsudo Depot alongside 207-900 series and 209-1000 series EMUs.Withdrawals are expected to start from late 2008 when new
E233 series EMUs are delivered.External links
* [http://www.jreast.co.jp/train/local/203.html JR 203 series (Japanese)]
References
* 2006 JR Rolling Stock Handbook - Neko Publishing
* JR EMU Formations (Winter 2007) - JRR Publishing
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