In service 2006–Present Number built 50 vehicles (16 sets) | Constructed 2006-–Present Number in service 50 vehicles (16 sets) | |
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Formation 2/3/5 cars per trainset | ||
The Nishitetsu 3000 series (西鉄3000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) in Japan since 2006.
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Formations
The trains are formed as two-car, three-car, and five-car formations. As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of six two-car sets, six three-car sets, and four five-car sets (50 vehicles in total), formed as shown below.
Two-car sets
The Mc cars have two single-arm pantographs.
Three-car sets
The M cars have two single-arm pantographs.
Five-car sets
The M1 and M2 cars each have two single-arm pantographs.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of transverse 2+2 abreast seating with seat backs that can be flipped over to face the direction of travel.
History
Introduced in 2006, the 3000 series was the first stainless steel bodied design introduced by Nishitetsu.
A further two two-car sets (3119 and 3120) were delivered in January 2016.