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Osaka Municipal Subway 30000 series

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In service
  
2009–

Constructed
  
2008–

Number under construction
  
100 vehicles (9 sets)

Replaced
  
30 series, 10 series

Entered service
  
2009-present

Osaka Municipal Subway 30000 series

Manufacturer
  
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo

The Osaka Municipal Subway 30000 series (大阪市交通局30000系) is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway in Japan since 2009.

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Design

Based on the New 20 series design, thirteen six-car sets were built to replace the older 30 series sets on the Tanimachi Line.

A total of 12 ten-car 30000 series sets are also on order for use on the Midōsuji Line, with the first set entering service on 10 December 2011, replacing the older 10 series sets.

6-car sets

As of 1 April 2016, the Tanimachi Line fleet consists of 13 six-car trainsets are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Yao-Minami end.

10-car sets

As of 1 April 2016, the Midōsuji Line fleet consists of three ten-car trainsets formed as follows, with car 1 at the Nakamozu end.

Car 6 is designated as a women-only car.

Interior

Midosuji Line sets from 31604 onward incorporate a number of design improvements, including new seat covers, LED lighting, and pairs of wide-screen LCD passenger information displays above the doorways.

History

The first Tanimachi Line set was unveiled in October 2008, and entered service on 18 March 2009.

Fleet history

The build history for the fleet is as shown below.

References

Osaka Municipal Subway 30000 series Wikipedia