JAPAN JNR The 153 Series "TOKAI" Electric Multiple-Unit

JNR were using the train of 80 series Electric Multiple-Unit for the semi-express in 1957. It was called the SYONAN train. The famous semi-express, TOKAI, operated between Tokyo and Nagoya Stations. There was also HIEI, a semi-express train operating between Nagoya and Osaka Station. The 80 series realized the operation of a speed quicker than the express of those days. It was technically successful also as a business. However, the equipment in the car of 80 series was the same as that of a local train. Therefore, the equipment in the car for long-distance trains of 80 series was slightly insufficient. It was inferior also to the coaches used for the express or semi-express of those days. Moreover, the drivers window of the 80 series was a characteristic big window made up of two sheets and there was no door of a passage there. Therefore, when it connected, the crew were not able to pass through and an excessive crew was needed. Moreover, the motor of the 80 series was still an old form. Therefore, the local express train was newly developed using the motor of the 101 series Electric Multiple-Unit. This is a train of the local express of 153 series Electric Multiple-Unit. The interior of this train exceeded the conventional coach completely. This train became the foundation in the design of the express train of JNR. This train was called the TOKAI type Electric Multiple-Unit.