Design Details
The E233 series, according to the October 2005 press release, features two identical sets of the main equipment in case of failure. This is the first JR East stock to feature such backup measures.
The E233 series provides for better accessibility for the disabled, and is designed to be more comfortable to ride overall than conventional stock. The height between the platform and the train was reduced from the 80 mm of the 201 and 209 series to 30 mm. Seats are 460 mm wide, compared to the 430 mm of the 201 series and 450 mm of the 209 series. For standing passengers the handle straps have been lowered by 50 mm compared to older train models.
This stock also features an air filtration system to remove unpleasant smells. It also features liquid crystal display information screens and automatic announcement system similar to those currently deployed on the E231 series rolling stock on the Yamanote Line.
The stock is the first JR East stock to use full-colour LEDs for the destination indicators on the sides of the carriages. This is due to the fact that the Chūō line has numerous types of services, and colour-coding will help passengers board the correct train.
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