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Chichibu Railway 5000 series

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In service
  
1999–

Number built
  
12 vehicles (4 sets)

Number scrapped
  
3 vehicles (1 set)

Replaced
  
2000 series

Number in service
  
9 vehicles (3 sets)

Formation
  
3 cars per trainset

Chichibu Railway 5000 series

The Chichibu Railway 5000 series (秩父鉄道5000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Chichibu Railway on Chichibu Main Line local services in Japan.

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Fleet details

As of 1 April 2014, three three-car sets (sets 5001 to 5003) were in service.

The DeHa 5000 and 5100 cars are each fitted with one lozenge-type pantograph.

History

Four 3-car trains were converted in 1999 from former Toei 6000 series (Toei Mita Line) commuter EMUs.

References

Chichibu Railway 5000 series Wikipedia