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) around Niigata and Akita areas of Japan from 2019.[1]

GV-E400 series
GV-E400 at Niitsu Station in April 2020
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries
Built atKobe
ReplacedKiHa 40
Constructed2017–
Entered service19 August 2019
Number under construction60 vehicles
Number built3 vehicles
Formation1/2 cars per unit
Operator(s)JR East
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)
DoorsTwo per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 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.[2] The trains have stainless steel bodies and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).[2]

  • Komatsu DMF15HZD-G engine, which dedicates to generating electric power
  • Interior

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.[1]

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.[2]

History

Details of the new trains were announced by JR East on 4 July 2017.[1] 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.[1]

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.[1][3]

The first train entered service on 19 August 2019.[4]

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See also
  • H100 series, a JR Hokkaido DEMU based on the GV-E400 series design

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. "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.
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