In service March 1988 – present Refurbishment 2014– Number in service 196 vehicles | Constructed 1987–1993 Number built 196 vehicles Formation 4/6/8/10 cars per unit | |
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The Odakyu 1000 series (小田急1000形, Odakyū 1000-gata) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway in the Tokyo area of Japan. Built between 1987 and 1993, the first train entered service in March 1988.
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Formations
As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of 196 vehicles, formed as 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-car sets, with car 1 at the western end.
10-car sets
The four 10-car sets, 1091 to 1094, are formed as follows.
8-car set
The single 8-car set, 1081, is formed as follows.
6-car sets 1251 - 1256
The six 6-car sets 1251 to 1256 are formed as follows.
6-car sets 1751 - 1756
The six 6-car 1500 series sets 1751 to 1756 are formed as follows. These sets have wider side doors.
4-car sets
The 19 4-car sets, 1051 to 1069 are formed as follows.
Sets 1058 to 1061 are finished in a red Hakone Tozan Railway livery, and are normally limited to services between Shin-Matsuda and Hakone-Yumoto.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout.
History
The first trains were delivered in December 1987, entering revenue service from 22 March 1988.
Refurbishment
From 2014, 160 out of the operational fleet of 196 1000 series cars are scheduled to undergo a programme of life-extension refurbishment. The refurbishment will include the replacement of the existing traction motors with new 190 kW AC traction motors, silicon carbide inverter traction control, and new air-conditioning units with 8% higher capacity. The interiors will also be completely refurbished with LED lighting, LCD passenger information displays above the doorways, and new moquette seat covers.