| 153 series | |
| Service: | 1958-1983 |
| Manufacturer: | Nippon Sharyo, Kisha Seizo, Kinki Sharyo, Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Replaced: | 80 series (Tōkai service) |
| Successor: | 185 series |
| Yearconstruction: | 1958–1962 |
| Yearscrapped: | 1981–1987 |
| Numberbuilt: | 630 vehicles |
| Numberservice: | None |
| Operator: | JNR |
| Lines: | Tokaido Main Line |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20m (70feet) |
| Width: | 2900mm |
| Doors: | 2 per side |
| Electricsystem: | 1,500 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | overhead catenary |
The was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Japanese National Railways (JNR) from 1958 until 1983.[1]
The first trains, initially classified, entered revenue service on 1 November 1958 on Hiei semi express services operating on the Tokaido Main Line between and . They were renumbered into the JNR three-digit classification system from 1 June 1959.[1]
From 1972, 153 series sets were introduced on Special Rapid services in the Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area to compete against private railway operators.[1] These were replaced by 117 series EMUs by the end of 1980.[1]
The last sets remained in service on Tokaido Main Line Hiei and Tokai services until March 1983.[1]