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The E257 series (E257系) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and built jointly by Hitachi Kinki Sharyo and Tokyu Car Corporation. Two variants exist: the original E257-0 series for use on Chūō Main Line Azusa and Kaiji limited-express services and the E257-500 series for use on Uchibō Line，Sotobō Line，Sōbu Main Line，Narita Line and Kashima Line limited-express services.
