Shizuoka Railway A3000 series
| Shizuoka Railway A3000 series | |
|---|---|
|
Set A3001 in May 2016 | |
| In service | 24 March 2016 – |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Yokohama |
| Family name | Sustina |
| Replaced | 1000 series |
| Constructed | 2015– |
| Number under construction | 22 cars (11 sets) |
| Number built | 2 cars (1 set) |
| Number in service | 2 cars (1 set) |
| Formation | 2 cars per set |
| Operator(s) | Shizuoka Railway |
| Line(s) served | Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka–Shimizu Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2,740 mm (9 ft 0 in) |
| Height | 4,015 mm (13 ft 2.1 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h (55 mph) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead wire |
| Bogies | TS-840 (motored), TS-841 (trailer) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Shizuoka Railway A3000 series (静岡鉄道A3000形 Shizuoka Tetsudō A3000-gata) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Shizuoka Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, since 24 March 2016.[1]
Design
The two-car EMU sets are built at J-TREC's Yokohama factory and based on the manufacturer's "Sustina" family of stainless steel-bodied trains.[1] Seven of the 12 trains on order will be finished in different colour liveries, including "Clear Blue", "Elegant Blue", "Passion Red", "Pretty Pink", "Brilliant Orange Yellow", "Fresh Green", and "Natural Green".[1] The other five sets will be finished in predominantly unpainted stainless steel, similar to the company's 1000 series trains.[1]
Operations
The A3000 series trains operate on the 11.0 km Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka–Shimizu Line in Shizuoka Prefecture, which runs between Shin-Shizuoka and Shin-Shimizu. A total of twelve two-car trains are scheduled to be introduced over a period of eight years, replacing the company's older 1000 series trains.[1]
Formation
The two-car sets are formed as shown below, with one motored car and one non-powered trailer car.[1] The motored "Mc" car is at the Shin-Shizuoka end.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | Tc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa A30xx | KuHa A35xx |
| Weight (t) | 34.3 | 29.5 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 119/39 | 119/39 |
The KuMoHa car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair spaces are provided in both cars.[1]
The interior of set A3001 in May 2016
An LCD passenger information display inside set A3001 in May 2016
History
The first trainset, A3001, was delivered in December 2015, hauled by rail from Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture to the JR Freight terminal at Fuji,[2] and then by road to the Shizuoka Railway.[3]
Fleet details
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Delivery date | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|
| A3001 | J-TREC, Yokohama | December 2015 | Clear Blue |
| A3002 | |||
| A3003 | |||
| A3004 | |||
| A3005 | |||
| A3006 | |||
| A3007 | |||
| A3008 | |||
| A3009 | |||
| A3010 | |||
| A3011 | |||
| A3012 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 静岡鉄道A3000形 [Shizuoka Railway A3000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56 no. 662. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2016. p. 106-107.
- ↑ 静岡鉄道A3000形第1編成が甲種輸送される [First Shizuoka Railway A3000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ↑ 新型車両「Ａ３０００形」 静岡鉄道、富士から陸送 [New Shizuoka Railway A3000 series transported from Fuji]. Shizuoka Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: The Shizuoka Shimbun and Shizuoka Broadcasting System. 17 December 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
External links
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