GV-E400 series

The GV-E400 series (GV-E400系) is a diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in the Niigata and Akita areas of Japan from 2019.[2]

GV-E400 series
Niigata-area GV-E400 series on the Uetsu Main Line in July 2022
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKobe
ReplacedKiHa 40
Constructed2017–
Entered service19 August 2019
Number built63 vehicles
Number in service63 vehicles (as of 15 October 2021 (2021-10-15))
Formation1/2 cars per unit
Operator(s)Logo of the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) JR East
Depot(s)Akita, Niitsu
Line(s) served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length19,500 mm (64 ft 0 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Height3,640 mm (11 ft 11 in)
Floor height1,150 mm (3 ft 9 in)[1]
DoorsTwo per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The GV-E400 series trains are the first diesel-electric multiple units (not including hybrid train) to be operated by JR East, with diesel engines driving generators, which in turn power electric traction motors.[3] The trains have stainless steel bodies and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).[3]

Internally, the sets use LED lighting throughout. Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of longitudinal bench seating and transverse seating bays.[4] The Niigata-area sets use pink seat moquette,[4] and the Akita sets use blue seat moquette.[1]

  • Komatsu DMF15HZD-G engine, which dedicates to generating electric power
    Komatsu DMF15HZD-G engine, which dedicates to generating electric power
  • Interior (Niigata-area set)
    Interior (Niigata-area set)
  • Interior (Akita-area set)
    Interior (Akita-area set)
  • Driver's cab
    Driver's cab

Operations
GV-E400 operations in Niigata as of March 2020 shown in deep red

The GV-E400 series trains are scheduled to be used on the following lines.[2]

Niigata area (from FY2019)
Akita area (from FY2020)

Formations

The trains are formed as single-car units classified GV-E400 and two-car units classified GV-E401 + GV-E402.[3]

History
Akita-area GV-E400 series single-car unit in February 2021

Details of the new trains were announced by JR East on 4 July 2017.[2] A total of 63 vehicles are scheduled to be built, entering service in the Niigata area from 2019, and in the Akita area from 2020.[2]

One single-car unit and one two-car unit were delivered from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries factory in Kobe in January 2018 for test-running and evaluation.[2][5]

The first train entered service on 19 August 2019.[6]

Fleet

The depots and deliveries dates for the fleet are as shown below.[7]

GV-E400
Set No. Depot Delivery date
GV-E400-1 Niitsu January 2018
GV-E400-2 Niitsu May 2019
GV-E400-3 Niitsu September 2019
GV-E400-4 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E400-5 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E400-6 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E400-7 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E400-8 Niitsu February 2020
GV-E400-9 Akita July 2020
GV-E400-10 Akita September 2020
GV-E400-11 Akita November 2020
GV-E400-12 Akita November 2020
GV-E400-13 Akita December 2020
GV-E400-14 Akita December 2020
GV-E400-15 Akita january 2021
GV-E400-16 Akita January 2021
GV-E400-17 Akita February 2021
GV-E400-18 Akita February 2021
GV-E400-19 Akita April 2021
GV-E401+GV-E402
Car 1 Car 2 Depot Delivery date
GV-E401-1 GV-E402-1 Niitsu January 2018
GV-E401-2 GV-E402-2 Niitsu May 2019
GV-E401-3 GV-E402-3 Niitsu September 2019
GV-E401-4 GV-E402-4 Niitsu September 2019
GV-E401-5 GV-E402-5 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E401-6 GV-E402-6 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E401-7 GV-E402-7 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E401-8 GV-E402-8 Niitsu December 2019
GV-E401-9 GV-E402-9 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E401-10 GV-E402-10 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E401-11 GV-E402-11 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E401-12 GV-E402-12 Niitsu January 2020
GV-E401-13 GV-E402-13 Niitsu February 2020
GV-E401-14 GV-E402-14 Niitsu February 2020
GV-E401-15 GV-E402-15 Niitsu March 2020
GV-E401-16 GV-E402-16 Niitsu March 2020
GV-E401-17 GV-E402-17 Akita July 2020
GV-E401-18 GV-E402-18 Akita November 2020
GV-E401-19 GV-E402-19 Akita December 2020
GV-E401-20 GV-E402-20 Akita January 2021
GV-E401-21 GV-E402-21 Akita February 2021
GV-E401-22 GV-E402-22 Akita April 2021

See also

References
  1. JR東日本GV-E400系、五能線・津軽線などに投入する新型車両を公開 [JR East unveils GV-E400 series for Gono Line, Tsugaru Line, and more]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. 八戸線および新潟・秋田地区への車両新造計画 [New train manufacture plans for Hachinohe Line and Niigata/Akita regions]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  3. JR東日本，電気式気動車GV-E400系を導入 [JR East to introduce GV-E400 series DEMU]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 4 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  4. JR東日本GV-E400系、新津駅で新型車両の展示会 - 8/19デビューへ [JR East unveils new GV-E400 series train at Niitsu Station, planning for 19 August debut]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 28 July 2019. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  5. JR東日本GV−E400系が甲種輸送される [JR East GV-E400 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 11 January 2018. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  6. "GV-E400系が営業運転を開始" [GV-E400 series starts commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 20 August 2019. Archived from the original on 29 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  7. "JR東日本GV-E400系気動車" (in Japanese). Japan. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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