201 series


The 201 series is a DC electric multiple unit commuter train type introduced in 1979 by Japanese National Railways, and currently operated by West Japan Railway Company, and formerly also operated by East Japan Railway Company.
It was the first JNR train to use electronic chopper control.
in Tokyo, 13 May 1979. Next to it, a 103 series train can be seen passing through

Operations

The 201 series stock has been used on a large number of lines.

JR-West

JR-West

A 4-car 201 series set was modified in 2001 by JR East to become the special Shikisai tourist train, entering service on the Ōme Line from 4 August 2001. This train featured panorama windows and transverse seating bays on one side of the train only. It was repainted into a new livery in June 2005. The train was withdrawn from regular service at the end of June 2009, with a number of special finale runs scheduled for July.

Preserved examples