The 201 series is a commuter train of the Japanese National Railways that was introduced in 1979. It was

the first JNR train to adopt armature chopper control, and was introduced as an energy-saving and maintenance-free vehicle.

JR West's 201 series underwent a renewal project called "Constitutional Improvement 30N" from 2003 to 2008 with the aim of extending the life of the vehicle, and both the exterior and interior were significantly changed.

Furthermore, from around 2009, the air conditioner was replaced with a WAU709 type, but the number of these trains gradually decreased due to the introduction of the successor 323 series, and they were finally retired from the Osaka Loop Line and Sakurajima Line in June 2019.

Features:

• The pantograph is equipped with a PS21 type
• Antennas and signal flares are already installed
• JR mark and shoe prints are already printed
• Car number is selectable and a transfer sheet is included
• Head and tail lights and front display unit are equipped with a constant lighting board
• Head lights are lit by incandescent LEDs and tail lights by red LEDs
• Front display unit is lit by white LEDs
• Front display unit is replaceable with printed parts already installed, replacement parts included
• The driver's cab side of the leading car is equipped with a dummy coupler
• Uses a power source with a flywheel
• Uses a new current collection system and black wheels
• Uses an M-13 motor

Vehicles:

• Kuha 201
• Moha 201
• Moha 200 (M)
• Saha 201
• Saha 201
• Moha 201
• Moha 200 (T)
• Kuha 200

Accessories:

• Runner parts: Destination and service number display
• Runner parts: Jumper plug holder
• Transfer sheet: Car number, etc.