# 207 series (JR West)

The 207 series (207系, 207-kei) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR-West) in the Kansai Region of Japan since 1991.
This train bears no relation to the 207 series built by JNR and operated by JR East until 2009.

## Background and history

The 207 series was developed for use on the Katafuku Line (now known as the JR Tozai Line), and also to be the standard commuter train type for JR-West. The type was introduced into service on 30 April 1991, replacing ageing 101 series and 103 series EMUs operating on the Fukuchiyama Line and the Katamachi Line.
The trains were built jointly by Hitachi, JR-West (Goto Factory), Kinki Sharyo, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

### Livery revision

With the introduction of the 321 series fleet from 2005, the 207 series fleet was re-liveried from its original two-tone blue scheme to a navy-and-orange color scheme, matching that of the 321 series.

### Refurbishment

On 22 September 2014, JR-West announced that the 207 series fleet would undergo a program of refurbishment, aiming to improve the fleet's safety, efficiency, and accessibility. 0-subseries set Z22, the first set to be refurbished, returned to service on 17 November 2014.
During the refurbishment program, the interior was fitted with wheelchair spaces, enlarged seat partitions, newly introduced intermediate seat partitions to make way for vertical grab bars, and LED lighting. External changes include the use of HID headlights, gangway door-mounted wipers, and end car-mounted safety fencing. In addition, the fleet was equipped with fault detection technology, and much of the existing electrical equipment was overhauled.
* Z22, the first set to undergo refurbishment, in September 2021
* Refurbished interior

### Withdrawal

On 6 April 2022, the 7-car prototype set (F1) was forwarded to Suita General Depot for scrapping.

## Variants

* 207-0 series (manufactured 1991–1994)
* 207-500/1500 series (converted from former 207-0 and 207-1000 series trains in 1996)
* 207-1000 series (manufactured 1994–1997)
* 207-2000 series (manufactured 2002–2003)

## Operations

* Tōkaidō Main Line and Sanyō Main Line Local Service (Biwako Line, JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line): Yasu – Kakogawa
* Fukuchiyama Line (JR Takarazuka Line): Osaka – Sasayamaguchi
* Kosei Line: Kyoto – Yamashina – Ōmi-Maiko
* JR Tōzai Line and Katamachi Line (Gakkentoshi Line): Amagasaki – Kyōbashi – Kizu
* Wadamisaki Line: Hyogo – Wadamisaki

### Former operations

* Osaka Higashi Line and Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line) (until 17 March 2023)

## Formations
### 207-0 series
#### 7-car prototype

The prototype set was formed as follows.
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Designation | T'c | M1 | T | T | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1 | MoHa 207-2 | SaHa 207-2 | SaHa 207-1 | MoHa 206-1 | MoHa 207-1 | KuHa 207-1 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 150/50 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 163/58 | 150/50 |

#### 4-car sets

| Car No. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Designation | T'c | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206 | MoHa 206 | MoHa 207 | KuHa 207 |
| Designation | T'c | M2 | M1 | Tc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206 | MoHa 207-1500 | MoHa 207-500 | KuHa 207 |

### 207-1000, 207-2000 series
#### 4-car sets

| Car No. | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Designation | T'c | M | T1 | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | MoHa 207-1000 | SaHa 207-1100 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | M | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | MoHa 207-1000 | SaHa 207-1000 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | M | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-2000 | MoHa 207-2000 | SaHa 207-2000 | KuMoHa 207-2000 |

#### 3-car sets

| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Designation | T'c | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-1000 | SaHa 207-1000 | KuMoHa 207-1000 |
| Designation | T'c | T | Mc |
| Numbering | KuHa 206-2000 | SaHa 207-2000 | KuMoHa 207-2000 |

## Interior

* Original interior style, February 2006
* Interior following changes to seat covers and hanging straps
* Original LED passenger information display above door
* 207-1000 series driver's cab