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Japanese train type From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The TX-3000 series (TX-3000系) is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kanto region of Japan.
TX-3000 series | |
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In service | 2020–present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi Rail |
Entered service | 14 March 2020 |
Number built | 30 vehicles (5 sets) |
Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
Operators | Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company |
Lines served | Tsukuba Express |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length | 20.000 m (65 ft 7 in)[1] 20.800 m (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)[1] |
Width | 2.930 m (9 ft 7 in)[1] |
Maximum speed | 130 km/h (81 mph) |
Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC / 20 kV 50 Hz AC (overhead catenary) |
Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The trains are formed as six-car sets.[2] They are prepared for a possible lengthening to eight cars per set.[3]
Sets are formed as follows with car 1 at the Tsukuba (northern) end.[4]
Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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Designation | CT1 | M1 | M2 | M1' | M2' | CT2 |
Numbering | 3100 | 3200 | 3300 | 3400 | 3500 | 3600 |
Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating, with priority seating sections.[3] The interior features passenger information displays and security cameras.[1]
The trains use SiC-VVVF technology.[5] They have aluminium car bodies and bolsterless bogies.[1]
Five six-car sets were ordered in June 2018.[6] The first set was delivered in September 2019, with the remaining sets to be delivered in December 2019 and January 2020.[3] A second set was delivered in December 2019.[7] Two further sets were delivered in January 2020.[8] A fifth set was delivered in March 2020.[9]
The type entered service on 14 March 2020.[10]
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