Echizen Railway 7000 series
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| 7000 series | |
|---|---|
 The first set in service, February 2013 | |
| In service | February 2013 – |
| Constructed | 1982–1983 |
| Number built | 12 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Number in service | 12 vehicles (6 sets) |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Echizen Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Car length | 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) |
| Width | 2,832 mm (9 ft 3.5 in) |
| Height | 3,935 mm (12 ft 10.9 in) |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Traction system | Variable frequency |
| Electric system(s) | 600 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead catenary |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The 7000 series (7000形) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated in Japan by the third sector railway operator Echizen Railway since February 2013. Converted from former 119 series EMUs operated by JR Central until 2012, a total of six 2-car sets are scheduled to be introduced between fiscal 2012 and 2013, replacing the older 1101 series, 2101 series, and 2201 series trains.[1]
The 7000 series trains were converted from former 119 series 2-car EMUs operated by JR Central on the Iida Line until they were withdrawn from service in March 2012. Modifications included the following changes:[1]
- Removal of front-end gangway connections
- Addition of new headlights above the cab-end centre doors
- Addition of front-end skirts
- Addition of single-arm pantographs
- Removal of toilets
- Repainting into the standard Echizen Railway livery
Formations
As of 1 April 2013, three two-car sets are in service, formed as follows, with one motored driving (Mc) car and one non-powered driving trailer (Tc) car.[2]
| Designation | Mc | Tc |
|---|---|---|
| Numbering | MoHa 7000 | KuHa 7000 |
The MoHa 7000 cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.[2]
