The Iyotetsu 7000 series (伊予鉄7000系, Iyotetsu 7000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Iyo Railway (Iyotetsu) in Japan. Six three-car sets are scheduled to be built.[2]
| Iyotetsu 7000 series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kinki Sharyo[1] |
| Replaced | 700 series |
| Constructed | 2024– |
| Entered service | February 2025 (scheduled) |
| Number under construction | 12 vehicles (4 sets) |
| Number built | 6 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 7301– |
| Operators | Iyo Railway |
| Lines served | Yokogawara Line, Takahama Line, Gunchū Line[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length | 18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Width | 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Traction system | Variable-frequency |
| Current collector(s) | Pantograph |
| Braking system(s) | Regenerative brake |
Overview
editDetails of the new trains on order were first announced by Iyo Railway on 14 November 2023. The 7000 series is expected to replace ageing 700 series sets converted from Keio 5000 series cars, over which they are slated to offer 50% energy savings. The first two 3-car sets are scheduled to enter revenue service in February 2025, with a further two sets being introduced every year until 2027.[2]
The trains will have lightweight stainless steel car bodies. They will use variable-frequency drive inverters and regenerative braking. Internally, they will feature LCD displays above the train doors.[3] LED lighting will be used throughout.[1]
History
editIn November 2024, the first two sets (7301 and 7302) were delivered from the Kinki Sharyo factory.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "中吊り広告はなし！ 伊予鉄に新型車両7000系を導入！" [No hanging advertisements! Iyo Railway introduces new 7000 series trains!]. Rail Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "伊予鉄道，郊外電車向け新形車両7000系を導入" [Iyo Railway to introduce New 7000 series suburban trains]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
- ^ "伊予鉄道7000系が甲種輸送される" [Iyo Railway 7000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
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