In service January 2005 – Number built 48 vehicles (12 sets) Formation 4 cars per trainset | Manufacturer Nippon Sharyo Number in service 48 vehicles (12 sets) Operator(s) Nagoya Railroad | |
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The Meitetsu 2000 series (名鉄2000系) is a tilting electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) on limited express services in Japan since January 2005.
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Operations
The 2000 series operates as an access train serving Central Japan International Airport (Centrair), and entered service in January 2004, shortly before the airport opened. The trains made up of 2000 series cars are known as μSky (ミュースカイ, myū sukai), a combination of "μTicket" which is Meitetsu's ticket for first class seats, plus "sky" in reference to the airport. μSky trains can reach Central Japan International Airport Station from Meitetsu-Nagoya Station in 28 minutes.
While intended for rapid airport service, this train also serves other routes as a regular limited express train.
Formations
The fleet of 12 four-car sets are formed as shown below, with one trailer (T) car and three motored (M) cars. The Mo 2150 cars were added to the original 3-car sets in 2006.
Cars 3 and 4 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph. Car 2 has a toilet.
Interior
Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast throughout with a seat pitch of 1,000 mm (39 in).
History
The trains entered service on 29 January 2005, initially formed as a fleet of 10 three-car sets. From 29 April 2006, additional cars were added to the fleet to form 12 4-car sets to cope with demand.
Awards
In October 2005, the 2000 series was awarded the "Good Design" award.
In June 2006, the train was one of the four recipients of the 46th Laurel Prize presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. A presentation ceremony was held at Central Japan International Airport Station on 4 November 2006.