Meitetsu 1380 series
Japanese train type
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The Meitetsu 1380 series (åé1380ç³») was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan from 2003 until September 2015. The unique four-car train was converted from a former 1030/1230 series trainset which sustained accident damage in 2002.
| Meitetsu 1380 series | |
|---|---|
Set 1384 in June 2009 | |
| In service | 2003 - September 2015 |
| Manufacturer | Nippon Sharyo (original 1030/1230 series) |
| Constructed | 1995 (as 1030/1230 series set 1134) |
| Entered service | 2003 |
| Scrapped | 2015 |
| Number built | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | None |
| Number scrapped | 4 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 4 cars per set |
| Fleet numbers | 1384 |
| Operator | Meitetsu |
| Lines served | Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line, Meitetsu Inuyama Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel |
| Doors | 3 pairs per side |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Traction system | GTO field chopper (Toshiba)[citation needed] |
| Electric system | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collection | Overhead catenary |
| Safety system | Meitetsu ATS |
| Multiple working | 1800 series |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Formations
The single four-car set, numbered 1384, was formed as follows.[1]
| Designation | Mc1' | Mc2' | M1 | Mc2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 1384 | 1334 | 1584 | 1534 |
- The M2' and Mc2 cars each had one lozenge-type pantograph.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consisted of a mixture of transverse seating with flip-over seat backs and some longitudinal seating.[2]
An interior view in December 2008
The interior of end car 1384
History
The 1380 set was introduced in 2003, reformed from former 1030/1230 series six-car set 1134, which sustained damage to the limited express (1030 series) cars in a level crossing accident in 2002.[2] The limited express cars were scrapped, and a new cab was added to the former intermediate car 1384, creating a new four-car set for use on commuter services.[2] The train was also repainted from the original red and white limited express livery into the standard Meitetsu commuter train livery of all-over red.[2]
Set 1384 made its last run on 2 September 2015, before being taken out of service.[3]
