The E531 series (E531系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) in Japan. It was introduced by JR East on 9 July 2005 to replace the aging 403 and 415 series EMUs running on the Jōban Line from Ueno Station in Tokyo. The stock is a dual-voltage (1500 V DC & 20 kV AC) development of the DC-only E231 series suburban EMU design and can run at speeds of up to 130 km/h (80 mph) in service.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan Transport Engineering Company, East Japan Railway Company
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