In service September 2007–Present Replaced Odakyu 1000 series Number built 150 vehicles (15 sets) | Built at Yokohama, Niitsu Constructed 2007–2012 | |
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Manufacturer Tokyu Car Corporation, J-TREC, JR East | ||
The Odakyu 4000 series (小田急4000形, Odakyū 4000-gata) is a 1,500 V DC commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway in Japan since 2007.
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Design
The trains are based on the JR East E233 series EMU design, but with narrow bodies to permit subway running. The traction motors are fully enclosed to reduce environmental noise.
Formation
As of 1 April 2015, 15 ten-car sets were in service, numbered 4051 to 4065, and formed as follows.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Cars 1 and 10 have wheelchair spaces.
History
The first train was delivered in May 2007, and the trains entered service in September 2007 on inter-running services between Odakyu and the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, displacing 1000 series sets, which were cascaded to surface lines to replace older 5000 and 5200 series sets.