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 Kereta Commuter Indonesia in Indonesia and Philippine National Railways (PNR) in the Philippines.

203 series
203 series Joban Line Set 67 on October 2009
In service1982–2011 (Japan)
ManufacturerKawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
ReplacedJapan:
103-1000 series
Philippines:
7A-2000 push-pull cars
Indonesia:
103-0 series, 6000 series
Constructed1982–1986
Entered serviceNovember 1982
Refurbished2020– (PNR)
Scrapped2010–
Number built170 vehicles (17 sets)
Number in service40 vehicles (4 sets) (KCI)
29 vehicles (5 sets, one head car each set) (PNR)
Number scrapped80 vehicles (8 sets) (JR East)
10 vehicles (all intermediate cars) (KCI)
Predecessor103-1000 series (Japan), 7A-2000 push-pull cars (Philippines)
Successor E233-2000 series (Japan)
Formation10 cars per trainset (JNR, JR)
8 and 12 cars per trainset (KCI)[1]
4 or 5 cars per trainset (PNR)
Fleet numbers71–78, 61–69 (JNR)
51–58, 61–69 (JR East)
2, 106, 108, 109 (KCI)[1]
01–08 (PNR)
Capacity528
Operator(s)JNR (1982–1987)
JR East (1987–2011)
Kereta Commuter Indonesia (2011–)
PNR (2012–)
Depot(s)Matsudo (JR East, JNR)
Bukit Duri, Bogor (KCI)
Tutuban, Naga (PNR)
Line(s) servedJNR, JR East:
Joban Line, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
KRL:
Jatinegara–Bogor, Jakarta Kota–Bogor, Jakarta Kota–Cikarang
Tanah Abang–Rangkasbitung, Jakarta Kota-Tanjung Priok (Seasonal)
PNR:
PNR Metro Commuter Line
Bicol Commuter (after 2020)
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)
Width2,800 mm (9 ft 2 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (60 mph)[2]
Traction systemMitsubishi / Toshiba Chopper MT60 (150 kW) x 24
Acceleration3.3 km/h/s
Deceleration3.3 km/h/s
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead catenary
Safety system(s)ATS-Sn, ATC-10 (JNR, JR East)
Multiple workingPNR 900 Class
PNR 2500 Class
PNR 5000 Class
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

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between the Joban Line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line until they were replaced by E233-2000 series EMUs, and finally withdrawn from services in Japan in September 2011.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.[3]

Car No.12345678910
Numbering KuHa 202MoHa 202MoHa 203SaHa 203MoHa 202MoHa 203SaHa 203MoHa 202MoHa 203KuHa 203

Cars 3, 6, and 9 were each fitted with one PS21 pantograph.[3]

Interior
  • Interior view in September 2007
  • Priority seating in November 2010

History

Withdrawal

The trains were gradually replaced by new E233-2000 series EMUs, and the last set ran in revenue service on 26 September 2011.[4]

Incidents

On March 20, 1995, the train number A725K, or the Matsudo Train Set Number 67, which later transferred to Philippine National Railways in 2011, was involved on the sarin gas attack which was happened on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line alone, southwest-bound section bound for Yoyogi-Uehara station at 7:48 AM, As the train approached Shin-Ochanomizu Station, the central business district in Chiyoda, one member of the team punctured one of his two bags of sarin, leaving the other untouched, and exited the train at Shin-Ochanomizu. And then finally, the train has been proceeded down the line with the punctured bag of sarin leaking until 4 stops later at Kasumigaseki Station. There, the bags were removed and eventually disposed of by station attendants, of whom two died. The train continued on to the next station where it was completely stopped, evacuated and cleaned.

Overseas operations

Indonesia

Five former 203 series ten-car sets (Set numbers 51, 52, 66, 68, 69) were shipped to Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2011. The trainsets were subsequently reformed to create four trainsets formed as one eight-car set (set 108), two ten-car sets (sets 106 and 109), and one twelve-car set (set 2).[5] One ten-car set, set 109, has 5+5 formation with two middle driving trailers which are used only during regular maintenance.[5]

  • A KRL Jabodetabek 203 series 8-car set on the Bogor Line in July 2012
  • Former set 52 reformed as a 12-car set BUD 2 in August 2017
  • A typical Indonesian set code used on Kereta Commuter Indonesia 203 series set BOO 106 shows the head car's number in December 2017

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.[6] As of October 2013, seven four-car sets had been formed, as shown below, with car "A" at the Alabang end.[6] The units are equipped with a diesel-powered generator at one end to provide power for the doors, lighting, and air-conditioning.[6]

Due to wear and tear, the airconditioning units of the 203 series bogged down, with replacement airconditioning units manufactured by PT INKA being installed.

Two sets of the 203 Series have been stripped of paint with ongoing bodywork (with some instance of revealing their old livery dating back to their JR incarnation). It is presumed they will be repainted using the current orange livery scheme reminiscent of the DMU and newer 8000-8100 PT-INKA livery.

Set No. 1 2 3 4
EMU-1 KuHa 203-107 MoHa 203-11 MoHa 202-7 SaHa 203-9
EMU-2 KuHa 202-4 MoHa 202-11 MoHa 203-7 MoHa 202-12
EMU-3 KuHa 203-5 MoHa 203-9A MoHa 202-9 SaHa 203-10
EMU-4 KuHa 203-4 MoHa 203-13 MoHa 202-10 SaHa 203-14
EMU-5 KuHa 203-3 MoHa 203-121 MoHa 202-120 SaHa 203-8
EMU-6 KuHa 202-3 MoHa 202-15 MoHa 203-15 SaHa 203-7
EMU-7 KuHa 202-107 MoHa 203-120 MoHa 202-8 MoHa 203-10

In 2014, PNR started to operate the EMUs in 5-car configuration. As of December 2018, there are five sets in operation.

EMUs 3, 4 and 7 were divided among the other EMUs to form the 5 sets, and their remnants are stored as reserve units or source of spare parts.

Set No. 1 2 3 4 5
EMU-1 KuHa 203-107 MoHa 203-10 MoHa 202-15 SaHa 203-6 MoHa 203-12
EMU-2 KuHa 202-4 MoHa 202-9 MoHa 203-9 SaHa 203-5 MoHa 202-12
EMU-5 KuHa 203-3 MoHa 203-121 MoHa 202-120 SaHa 203-114 MoHa 203-14
EMU-6 KuHa 202-3 MoHa 202-11 MoHa 203-11 SaHa 203-7 MoHa 202-8
EMU-7 KuHa 202-107 MoHa 202-14 MoHa 203-7 SaHa 203-8
EMU-8 KuHa 202-5 MoHa 202-10 MoHa 203-13 SaHa 203-9 MoHa 202-119

By April 2019, the lead car of EMU 06 (KuHa 202-3) was transferred to EMU 02. By May 2019, the lead car of EMU 01 (KuHa 203-107) was replaced by EMU 04's Head Car (KuHa 203-4) and by July, EMU 07's lead car (KuHa 202-107) was transferred to EMU 08. As of February 2020, only 2 sets, EMU 05 and EMU 06/02, has a new set of airconditioning units courtesy of PT INKA installed to replace the old ones. The windshield in the trains will soon be replaced with impact-resistant polycarbonate panels. Currently, EMU 05 and EMU 06/02 are the only sets that are installed with polycarbonate panels.

Key
  • KuHa: Former driving trailer car
  • SaHa: Former intermediate trailer car
  • MoHa 202: Former intermediate motor car
  • MoHa 203: Former intermediate motor car with pantograph
  • A 203 series EMU in PNR blue and orange livery (July 2016)
  • PNR EMU 02 and 6 At Tutuban Station (2016)
  • Interior of PNR MoHa 203 (2017)
  • PNR EMU 05 leaving Santa Mesa Station (December 2018)
  • PNR EMU 07 at Alabang (April 2019)
  • PNR EMU 04 at FTI station (May 2019)
  • PNR EMU 07 at FTI station (June 2019)
  • A 203 series EMU headcar in stripped livery (December 2020)

References
  1. "Litbang KRL Jepang". gm-marka.com. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
  2. Jēāru zensharyō handobukku: Rail Magazine 2009 JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 [JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009]. Japan: Neko Publishing. 2009. pp. 357–358, 628–629. ISBN 978-4-7770-0836-0.
  3. JR電車編成表 2011夏 [JR EMU Formations - Summer 2011]. Japan: Kotsu Shimbunsha. May 2010. p. 77. ISBN 978-4-330-21211-1.
  4. 203系が営業運転から離脱 [203 series withdrawn from revenue service]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 28 September 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
  5. Takagi, Satoru (January 2018). ジャカルタ　東京地下鉄関連の車両 [Tokyo Metro rolling stock in Jakarta]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 58 no. 681. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. p. 125.
  6. Saito, Miko (March 2014). フィリピン国鉄南方線の日本型車両 [Japanese rolling stock on the PNR Southern Line]. The Railway Pictorial (in Japanese). 64 (887): 64–72.
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