In service October 2003–Present Replaced 213 series Number in service 18 vehicles (6 sets) | Built at Kobe, Yokohama Constructed 2003 | |
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Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries (5000,5200), Tokyu Car Corporation (5100) | ||
The 5000 series (5000系) is a suburban electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan.
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Seven 2-car sets were introduced in 2003 by JR Shikoku along with the JR West 223-5000 series. 223-2000 series cars were later added to each set, and these were renumbered 5201 to 5207.
The 5100 type bilevel cab cars received the 47th Blue Ribbon Award in 2004.
JR Shikoku
JR West
Formation
Trainsets are formed as follows.
Car 3 is equipped with one S-PS60 scissors-type pantograph.
History
The 5000 series sets were all delivered during August 2003, and entered revenue service from the start of the revised timetable on 1 October 2003.
References
JR Shikoku 5000 series Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA