In service 2005–Present Family name Hitachi A-train Number built 84 vehicles (14 sets) | Built at Kobe Constructed 2003–2005 | |
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Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries | ||
The TX-1000 series (TX-1000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kantō region of Japan since 2005. A total of 84 cars were delivered.
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Design
TX-1000 series trains are used only on the Akihabara – Moriya section of the Tsukuba Express line, which is electrified at 1,500 V DC. (Services running through to the 20 kV AC section beyond Moriya to Tsukuba are operated by dual-voltage TX-2000 series sets only.)
Formation
Car 2 is fitted with one single-arm pantograph and car 4 is fitted with two.
Interior
All seating is arranged longitudinally, allowing more standing passengers in the metropolitan area.
History
The first 6-car prototype was built in March 2003 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and 13 more sets were subsequently delivered between March 2004 and January 2005.