JR East to Introduce New HB-E220 Series Trains in the Takasaki and Morioka Areas
Basic Information on the HB-E220 Series
Model Name:
HB-E220 Series
Number of New Cars:
Total: 32 cars
- Takasaki Area: 8 two-car sets
- Morioka Area: 6 two-car sets, 4 single-car sets
Service Start Date:
Second half of fiscal year 2025
Lines Scheduled for Deployment
Takasaki Area:
- Hachiko Line (Komagawa–Takasaki section)
Morioka Area:
- Tohoku Main Line (Hanamaki–Morioka section)
- Kamaishi Line (Hanamaki–Kamaishi section)
Vehicle Specifications
Train Formation:
- Single-car formation: HB-E220 model
- Two-car formation: HB-E221 + HB-E222 models
Passenger Capacity:
- Single-car formation: 103 passengers
- Two-car formation: 243 passengers
Body Material:
- Stainless steel
Dimensions:
- Total length: 20.6 m
- Width: 2.80 m
- Height: 3.64 m
Doors:
- 3 doors per side
Seat Configuration:
- Longitudinal seating
Maximum Speed:
- 100 km/h
Powertrain and Technical Specifications
Drive System:
- Diesel hybrid
The HB-E220 series incorporates hybrid technology aimed at reducing environmental impact. It is expected to improve energy efficiency and minimize exhaust emissions.
