Manufacturer J-TREC Family name Sustina Constructed 2015– | Built at Yokohama Replaced 1000 series Entered service 24 March 2016 | |
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The Shizuoka Railway A3000 series (静岡鉄道A3000形, Shizuoka Tetsudō A3000-gata) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Shizuoka Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, since 24 March 2016.
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Design
The two-car EMU sets are built at J-TREC's Yokohama factory and based on the manufacturer's "Sustina" family of stainless steel-bodied trains. Seven of the 12 trains on order will be finished in different colour liveries, including "Clear Blue", "Elegant Blue", "Passion Red", "Pretty Pink", "Brilliant Orange Yellow", "Fresh Green", and "Natural Green". The other five sets will be finished in predominantly unpainted stainless steel, similar to the company's 1000 series trains.
Operations
The A3000 series trains operate on the 11.0 km Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka–Shimizu Line in Shizuoka Prefecture, which runs between Shin-Shizuoka and Shin-Shimizu. A total of twelve two-car trains are scheduled to be introduced over a period of eight years, replacing the company's older 1000 series trains.
Formation
The two-car sets are formed as shown below, with one motored car and one non-powered trailer car. The motored "Mc" car is at the Shin-Shizuoka end.
The KuMoHa car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair spaces are provided in both cars.
History
The first trainset, A3001, was delivered in December 2015, hauled by rail from Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture to the JR Freight terminal at Fuji, and then by road to the Shizuoka Railway.