315 series
The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type introduced by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) in the Nagoya and Shizuoka areas on 5 March 2022. Fleet details. The fleet will ultimately consist of 42 four-car sets and 23 eight-car sets. Eight-car sets are presumed to be numbered from C1 onwards. Formations. Eight-car sets are formed as follows. Interior. The design concept of the interior is "a comfortable moving space with a gentle and secure feeling." Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal seating throughout; each seat has a per-occupant width of , a  increase over those of the 211 series. Wheelchair spaces are provided in every car. Also featured are LCD passenger information displays and security cameras. Priority seating areas use a different floor design and color scheme to distinguish them from general-use seating. History. JR Central has ordered 352 cars as a replacement for the 211, 213, and 311 series trains operating since the late 1980s. The fleet was first introduced into service on 5 March 2022, with eight-car sets C2 and C6 being the first to enter service.