The 117 series trains have 20 meter long corrosion-resistant steel bodies with two sets of semi-automatic sliding double doors per side (Nagoya-area cars have fully automatic doors).
The 117 features a built-in classification headboard directly below the windshield's center post.

The 117's original livery was cream with a thin, horizontal maroon band below the windows.

All 117 series cars were originally equipped with reversible transverse seats, but lacked strap hangers.
The interior had wood trim intended to set the 117 apart from other suburban trains.
The cars feature flat ceilings joined to the walls and an angled panel above the luggage rack.

Air conditioning was via JNR's standard AU75B and AU75C units situated in the center of the roof (42,000 kcal/h.
B is used on trailer cars with driver's station, C on powered cars.
100 sub-series cars were upgraded to AU75E).
The 117 series trains have 20 meter long corrosion-resistant steel bodies with two sets of semi-automatic sliding double doors per side (Nagoya-area cars have fully automatic doors). The 117 features a built-in classification headboard directly below the windshield's center post.
The 117's original livery was cream with a thin, horizontal maroon band below the windows.
All 117 series cars were originally equipped with reversible transverse seats, but lacked strap hangers. The interior had wood trim intended to set the 117 apart from other suburban trains. The cars feature flat ceilings joined to the walls and an angled panel above the luggage rack.
Air conditioning was via JNR's standard AU75B and AU75C units situated in the center of the roof (42,000 kcal/h. B is used on trailer cars with driver's station, C on powered cars. 100 sub-series cars were upgraded to AU75E).
117 series