Meitetsu 5700 series

The Meitetsu 5700 series (名鉄5700系) was a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan from 1986 to 2019.

Meitetsu 5700 series
A Meitetsu 5700 series train
In service	1986–2019
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Entered service	24 June 1986
Number built	24 cars (6 sets)
Number in service	None
Number scrapped	24 cars (6 sets)
Formation	4 cars per set
Fleet numbers	5601, 5701–5705
Operators	Nagoya Railroad
Specifications
Car body construction	Steel
Doors	2 pairs per side
Maximum speed	110 km/h (68 mph)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection	Overhead catenary
Safety system(s)	Meitetsu ATS
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

While broadly similar to the 5300 series trains built at the same time using electrical equipment from withdrawn rolling stock, the 5700 series trains were built from new.^[1]

Formations

As of 1 April 2015^[update], the 5700 series fleet consists of six four-car sets (5601 and 5701 to 5705).^[2] The last train was retired on 30 November 2019, with the introduction of the new 9500 series sets. No 5700 series cars have been preserved.