In service 1982– Number built 170 vehicles (17 sets) Capacity 528 | Constructed 1982–1986 Fleet numbers 51–58, 61–69 | |
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Formation 10 cars per trainset (JNR, JR)8 cars per trainset (KCJ)4 cars per trainset (PNR) Operators Japanese National Railways (1982–1987) | ||
Vervaracner 2 season 203 series
The 203 series (203系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan between 1982 and 2011 by Japanese National Railways (JNR) and later by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), and currently operated by KA Commuter Jabodetabek in Indonesia and Philippine National Railways (PNR) in the Philippines.
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Operations
The 203 series sets were on through services between the Joban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line until they were replaced by E233-2000 series EMUs, and finally withdrawn from services in Japan in September 2011.
Formation
The sets were formed as follows.
Cars 3, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one PS21 pantograph.
Withdrawal
The trains were gradually replaced by new E233-2000 series EMUs, and the last set ran in revenue service on 26 September 2011.
Indonesia
Five former 203 series sets have been sent to KRL Jabodetabek (KCJ) in Jakarta, Indonesia. All trains are in operation in the Jabodetabek area with 10 cars per set.
Philippines
In November 2011, four former 203 series 10-car sets (set numbers 53, 54, 55, 67) were shipped to the Philippine National Railways (PNR) in the Philippines for use on diesel-hauled services south of Manila, replacing former Japanese 12 and 14 series coaches. As of October 2013, seven four-car sets had been formed, as shown below, with car "A" at the Alabang end. The units are equipped with a diesel-powered generator at one end to provide power for the doors, lighting, and air-conditioning.
