315 series

315 series
A 315 series train in March 2022
In service5 March 2022 – present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Family nameN-QUALIS
Replaced211 series, 213 series, 311 series
Number under construction
  • 104 vehicles (as of 9 May 2024)
    • 26 x 4-car
Number built
  • 248 vehicles (as of 9 May 2024)
    • 23 × 8-car
    • 16 × 4-car
Formation4/8 cars per set
Fleet numbers
  • C1–C23 (8-car Jinryō-based sets)
  • C101 onwards (4-car Jinryō-based sets)
  • U1 onwards (4-car Shizuoka-based sets)
Operators JR Central
DepotsJinryō, Shizuoka
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length20,100 mm (65 ft 11 in)
Width2,978 mm (9 ft 9.2 in)
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed130 km/h (80.8 mph)
Traction systemVariable frequency (SiC)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The 315 series (315系, 315-kei) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas on 5 March 2022.