In service July 1991– Number built 24 vehicles (5 sets) Formation 4/6 cars per trainset | Constructed 1990–1991 Number in service 24 vehicles (5 sets) Operator(s) Tobu Railway | |
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The Tobu 300 series and 350 series (東武300系・350系, Tōbu 300/350-kei) are limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train types operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway in Japan. Rebuilt from former 1800 series express sets, the trains are used on limited express and charter services on the Tobu Skytree Line and Tobu Nikko Line.
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Operations
As of 1 April 2011, the fleet consists of two 6-car 300 series and three 4-car 350 series sets. As of April 2011, the 350 series sets are used on Shimotsuke and Kirifuri limited express services, while the 300 series are reserved for additional services or charter workings.
Formations
The 6-car 300 series and 4-car 350 series sets are formed as shown below.
300 series sets 301 to 302
Car 2 is fitted with a scissors-type pantograph, and car 4 is fitted with two.
350 series sets 351 to 353
Car 2 is fitted with two scissors-type pantographs, and car 4 is fitted with two.
Interior
Passenger accommodation is monoclass with unidirectional rotating/reclining seats arranged with a seat pitch of 960 mm (38 in).
History
Two 300 series 6-car sets were built in 1990 from former 1800 series express EMUs displaced by the arrival of new 200 series EMUs. Three 350 series 4-car sets were similarly rebuilt in 1991, with the trains entering service from the start of the revised timetable on 21 July 1991.