page_title: 251 series
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: 251 series / History
caption_attribution_description: English: A JR East 251 series approaching Yokohama Station on an up Super View Odoriko limited express service日本語: 251系　横浜駅にて
context_page_description: The 251 series was a DC electric multiple unit train type operated by East Japan Railway Company on Tokaido Main Line Super View Odoriko limited express services in Japan between April 1990 and March 2020.
context_section_description: Built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Kinki Sharyo, the first two sets were introduced from 28 April 1990. These were followed by two more sets in 1992.
  The 251 series was awarded the 1991 Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. A formal presentation ceremony was held at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo on 1 March 1992.
  The fleet underwent a programme of refurbishment between December 2002 and March 2004, which included the addition of new seating, and repainting the sets into a new colour scheme.
caption: Set RE2 in original livery in April 2003
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