Seibu 001 series
Japanese electric multiple unit limited express train type operated by Seibu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Seibu 001 series (西武001系), also known as "Laview", is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on limited express services in the Tokyo area of Japan. They will replace the 10000 series EMUs currently in service on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Chichibu Line.[1][2]
Quick Facts Seibu 001 series Laview, In service ...
Seibu 001 series Laview | |
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In service | 2019 – Present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Designer | Kazuyo Sejima |
Family name | Hitachi A-train |
Replaced | Seibu 10000 series |
Constructed | 2018–2020 |
Entered service | 16 March 2019 |
Number built | 56 vehicles (7 sets) |
Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 001-A – 001-G |
Operators | Seibu Railway |
Depots | Kotesashi |
Lines served | ■ Seibu Ikebukuro Line ■ Seibu Chichibu Line |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminum |
Doors | 1 per side |
Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
Traction system | 2-level SiC-MOSFET–VVVF (Mitsubishi Electric) |
Traction motors | 8 × 190 kW (255 hp) totally-enclosed 3-phase AC induction motor (Mitsubishi Electric) |
Power output | 2.72 MW (3,648 hp) |
Acceleration | 0.92 m/s2 (2.1 mph/s) |
Deceleration | 0.97 m/s2 (2.2 mph/s) (service) 1.3 m/s2 (2.9 mph/s) (emergency) |
Auxiliaries | Toyo Denki IGBT–SIV output 260 kVA auxiliary power supply |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC overhead catenary |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
This train won the 63rd Blue Ribbon Award in 2020. |
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