Electric Trains
(Except Shinkansen Bullet Trains) |
(1)=Type (2)=Usage (3)=Electric System (4)=Classification (5)=Developed Order
(6)=Classification Number (7)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Type |
This symbol shows if the car is equipped with a motor or a cab.
| Symbol |
Type |
Examples |
| KUMO |
Motorized with Cab |
KUMOHA, KUMORO, KUMOYA |
| MO |
Motorized |
MOHA, MORO, MOHANE |
| KU |
Cab |
KUHA, KURO, KURU |
| SA |
Accompanying car |
SAHA, SARO, SAHASI |
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Basic type are MO, KU and SA.
Car with a cab is equipped with a motorman's seat (similar cars at both ends).
Accompanying car is a train car without a motor or a cab. |
| (2) Usage |
This symbol shows what the car is used for.
| Symbol |
Type |
Examples |
| RO |
First class |
KUMORO, MORO, KURO, SARO |
| HA |
Normal class |
KUMOHA, MOHA, KUHA, SAHA |
| RONE |
First class Sleeping car |
SARONE |
| HANE |
Normal class Sleeping car |
MOHANE, KUHANE, SAHANE |
| SI |
Dining car |
SAHASI |
| NI |
Luggage car |
KUMONI |
| YA |
Crew car |
MOYA, SAYA |
| YU |
Mail car |
KUMOYUNI |
| RU |
Storage car |
KUMORU, KURU |
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Symbols may be combined with (1)Type and (2)Usage. For example, SAHASI, KUMOYUNI... |
| (3) Electric System |
This symbol shows which electric is used for the car.
| Number |
Type |
Examples |
| 1 -3 |
Direct Current (DC)
(can only run on Direct current section) |
Series 103, 221, 381 |
| 4 - 6 |
Direct and Alternating Current (DC/AC)
(equipped with an inverter and can run on both sections) |
Series 485, 521, 683 |
| 7 - 8 |
Alternating Current (AC)
(can only run on Alternating Current section) |
Series 731, 787, 813 |
| 9 |
Trial car |
Series 991 |
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| (4) Classification |
This symbol shows what type of train it is.
| Number |
Type |
Examples |
| 0 - 3 |
Normal train (Commuter train, Suburban train) |
Series 103, 415, 221, E331 |
| 4 |
Working train (Inspection car, Rescue car) |
KUMOYA145 |
| 5 - 8 |
Express train |
Series E255, 373, 681 |
| 9 |
Trial train |
Series 991 |
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| (5) Developed Order |
This number is used as a developed order of the train but this may not apply to newly developed trains.
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| (6) Classification Number |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, trains have a classification number such as Type *000.
For example, Series 223 had the following classification numbers: Type 0, Type 100, Type 1000, Type 2000, Type 2500, Type 5000 |
| (7) Manufacturing Number |
Basically, manufacturing number is named starting from 1 with its manufacturing order. |
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Shinkansen Bullet Trains |
(1)=Classification (2)=Usage (3)=Type (4)=Classification Number (5)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Classification |
These are the Shinkansen trains operated currently:
[JR Tokai] Tokaido, Sanyo Shinkansen
3 = Series 300 Nozomi, HIkari, Kodama
7 = Series 700 Nozomi, HIkari, Kodama
7 = Series N700
[JR West] Tokaido, Sanyo Shinkansen
0 = Series 0 Kodama
1 = Series 100 Kodama
3 = Series 300 Hikari, Kodama
5 = Series 500 Nozomi
7 = Series 700 Nozomi, HIkari, Kodama
[JR Kyushu] Kyushu Shinkansen
8 = Series 800
[JR East] Tohoku, Jouetsu, Nagano, Yamagata, Akita Shinkansen
2 = Series 200
4 = Series 400
E1 = Series E1
E2 = Series E2
E3 = Series E3
E4 = Series E4
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| (2) Usage |
1 = First Class
2 = Normal Class
3 = Dining Car
4 = First Class Double Decker
5 = Normal Class Double Decker
6 = Dining Car Double Decker / First Class & Normal Class combination
7 = First Class & Normal Class Double Decker / First Class
8 = Normal Class
* There are some cars where this numbering format may not apply. |
| (3) Type |
1-2 = Motorized with Cab (equipped with a motorman's seat)
3-4 = Cab (equipped with a motorman's seat)
5-7 = Motorized
8-9 = Accompanying car |
| (4) Classification |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, trains have a classification number such as
Type 3000, 5000, 7000 |
| (7) Manufacturing Number |
The manufacturing number is numbered starting from 1 with its manufacturing order. |
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Diesel Trains |
(1)=Diesel Train (2)=Usage (3)=Engine (4)=Cab (5)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Diesel Train |
All Diesel Train start with the symbol "KI".
A car with a cab and without a motor is named as "KU".
A car without a cab and a motor is named as "SA". |
| (2) Usage |
This symbol shows what the car is used for.
| Symbol |
Usage |
| RO |
First class |
| HA |
Normal class |
| RONE |
First class Sleeping car |
| HANE |
Normal class Sleeping car |
| SI |
Dining car |
| NI |
Luggage car |
| YA |
Crew car |
| YU |
Mail car |
| RU |
Storage car |
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| (3) Engine |
0 = Mechanical Gas Electric Engine
1 = Engine with Torque Converter (body width 2.6 meter)
2-4 = Engine with Torque Converter (body width 2.8 meter)
5 = Two Engine with Torque Converter
6-7 = High Power Engine with Torque Converter
8 = High Power Engine with Torque Converter (Express Type)
9 = Trial Car |
| (4) Cab |
0-4 = Cab on both ends
5-9 = Cab on one end or car without a cab |
| (5) Manufacturing Number |
The manufacturing number is named starting from 1 with its manufacturing order. |
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Electric Locomotives |
(1)=Electric Locomotive (2)=Number of Driving Axles (3)=Electric System and Speed (4)=Developed Order
(5)=Classification Number (6)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Electric Locomotive |
All Electric Locomotive starts with the symbol "E". |
| (2) Number of Driving Axles |
This shows how many driving axles the locomotive is equipped with.
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D = 4 driving axles - Examples: ED75, ED76, ED79
F = 6 driving axles - Examples: EF66, EF81, EF210
H = 8 driving axles - Examples: EH500, EH200 | |
| (3) Electric System and Speed |
Japan National Railway Type (this will not apply to new locomotives which have 3 digit numbers)
1-2 = Direct Current (DC) - Low Speed - Examples: EF15, ED18
3 = Direct and Alternating Current (DC/AC) - Low Speed This locomotive does not exist
4 = Alternating Current (AC) - Low Speed This locomotive does not exist
5-6 = Direct Current (DC) - High Speed - Examples: EF58, EF65, EF66
7 = Alternating current (AC) - High Speed - Examples: ED75, ED76, ED79
8 = Direct and Alternating Current (DC/AC) - High Speed - Examples: EF81
9 = Trial Car |
Low Speed would be maximum speed lower than 85km/h.
High speed would be maximum speed higher than 85km/h.
Newly developed locomotives with 3 digit numbers are of the following 6 types:
Direct Current (High Speed) - EF200, EF210, EH200
Alternating Current (High Speed) - EF500, EH500, EF510 |
| (4) Developed Order |
This number is used as a developed order of the locomotive but this may not apply to newly developed locomotives. |
| (5) Classification Number |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, trains have a classification number (there are some locomotives without this number). |
| (6) Manufacturing Number |
The manufacturing number is allocated starting from 1 with its manufacturing order. |
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Diesel Locomotives |
(1)=Diesel Locomotive (2)=Number of Driving Axles (3)=Speed (4)=Developed Order
(5)=Classification Number (6)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Diesel Locomotive |
All Diesel Locomotives start with the symbol "D". |
| (2) Number of Driving Axles |
This shows how many driving axle the locomotive is equipped.
D = 4 driving axle - Example: DD51
E = 5 driving axle - Example: DE10
F = 6 driving axle - Example: DF200 |
| (3) Speed |
Japan National Railway Type (this will not apply to new locomotives)
1-4 = Low Speed - Example: DE10
5-8 = High Speed - Example: DD51
9 = Trial Car |
Low Speed would be maximum speed lower than 85km/h.
High speed would be maximum speed higher than 85km/h. |
| (4) Developed Order |
This number is used as a developed order of the locomotive but this may not apply to newly developed locomotives. |
| (5) Classification Number |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, trains have a classification number (there are some locomotives without this number). |
| (6) Manufacturing Number |
The manufacturing number is allocated starting from 1 with its manufacturing order. |
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Passenger Cars |
(1)=Weight Category (2)=Usage (3)=Electric System (4)=Classification (5)=Developed Order
(6)=Classification Number (7)=Manufacturing Number |
| (1) Weight Category |
This symbol shows the weight of the car.
| Symbol |
Weight |
Examples |
| KA |
More than 47.5 tons |
KANI, KAYA |
| MA |
42.5-47.5 tons |
MAITE, MANI |
| SU |
37.5-2.5 tons |
SUHA, SUROFU |
| O |
32.5-37.5 tons |
OHA, ORONE |
| NA |
27.5-32.5 tons |
NAHA, NASI |
| HO |
22.5-27.5 tons |
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| KO |
Less than 22.5 tons |
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| (2) Usage |
This symbol shows what the car is used for.
| Symbol |
Usage |
Examples |
| I |
Old Type First class |
MAITE |
| RO |
First class |
ORO, ORONE |
| HA |
Normal class |
SUHA, OHANE |
| NE |
Sleeping car |
RONE, HANE |
| SI |
Dining car |
OSI, SUSI |
| YU |
Mail car |
OYU, SUYUNI |
| NI |
Luggage car |
KANI, MANI |
| YA |
Crew car |
OYA, MAYA |
| TE |
Observation car |
MAITE, OKUHATE |
| E |
Relief car |
SUE |
| FU |
Conductors car |
SUHAFU, OHANEFU (car equipped with a conductors cabin) |
| KU |
Cab car |
OKUHATE (car equipped with a motorman's seat) |
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| (3) Classification Number |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, trains have a classification number such as Type 20. |
| (4) Car Number |
Car number (each number are different with the cars). |
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Freight Cars |
(1)=Usage (2)=Weight Category (3)=Classification Number |
| (1) Usage |
This symbol shows what the car is used for.
| Symbol |
Usage |
Examples |
| WA |
Freight car with roof |
WAMU80000 |
| RE |
Refrigerator car |
RE12000 |
| NA |
Live fish car |
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| TA |
Tank car |
TAKI43000 |
| HO |
Hopper car |
HOKI9500 |
| SE |
Coal car |
SEKI6000 |
| TO |
Freight car without roof |
TOKI25000 |
| RI |
Sand car |
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| CHI |
Long goods car |
CHI1 |
| SHI |
Heavy duty car |
SHIKI800 |
| KU |
Vehicle transporter car |
KU5000 |
| KO |
Container car |
KOKI10000 |
| YO |
Caboose car |
YO8000 |
| KI |
Snowplow car |
KI100 |
| YA |
Inspection car |
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| E |
Rescue car |
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| (2) Weight Category |
This symbol shows the load capacity of each car.
| Symbol |
Weight |
| - |
Less than 16 tons |
| MU |
14-16 tons |
| RA |
17-19 tons |
| SA |
20-24 tons |
| KI |
More than 25 tons |
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| (3) Classification Number |
Depending on the operation area or manufacturing period, cars have a classification number. |
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