In service 1992–Present Number built 250 vehicles (25 sets) Formation 10 cars per trainset | Refurbishment 2006–2007 Number in service 250 vehicles (25 sets) Operator(s) Seibu Railway | |
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The Seibu 6000 series (西武6000系) is a Japanese electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on commuter services in the Tokyo area since 1992.
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Formations
As of 1 April 2014, the fleet consists of 25 10-car sets (numbered 6101 to 6117 and 6151 to 6158), formed as follows.
Cars 2, 5, and 8 are each fitted with a lozenge-type pantograph.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Some trains have two LCD passenger information screens above each door, some have LED scrolling displays.
History
The first set was introduced in 1992 for inter-running with the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. All sets are in 10-car fixed formations. Construction continued until 1998. Sets from 6156 onward were built with no door-pocket windows.
Sets 6108 to 6117 and 6151 to 6158 include ATC for use on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Seibu Yurakucho Line. Between 2006 and 2007, sets 6103 to 6107 were also modified with ATC for use on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line. These sets are distinguished by the addition of white front-end surrounds.
Livery variations
From 18 April 2015, set 6157 was returned to service in a special all-over yellow livery to mark the 100th anniversary of the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. It is scheduled to carry this livery until March 2016.