Formation
The fleet of 12-car sets, numbered M1 to M6, were formed as follows, with car 1 at the Tokyo end.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | T1c | M1 | M2 | T1 | T2 | M1 | M2 | Tpk | Tps | M1s | M2s | T2c |
| Numbering | E153-100 | E155-100 | E156-100 | E158-100 | E159 | E155 | E156 | E158-200 | E148 | E145 | E146 | E154 |
| Seating capacity | 86 | 121 | 121 | 135 | 124 | 110 | 110 | 91 | 75 | 91 | 91 | 80 |
| Weight (t) | 56.2 | 59.2 | 61.2 | 53.7 | 53.6 | 59.2 | 61.7 | 55.2 | 54.6 | 59.2 | 62.0 | 56.5 |
Cars 6 and 10 were each equipped with a PS201 scissors-type pantograph.
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