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Japanese electric multiple unit train type From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Sotetsu 20000 series (相鉄20000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Sagami Railway ("Sotetsu") in Japan in the Tokyo area since February 2018. Ultimately intended to be used on through-running services between Sotetsu and Tokyu Corporation lines commencing in late fiscal 2022, the first train entered revenue service on 11 February 2018, replacing a 7000 series set.[1]

In serviceFebruary 2018 – present
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Family nameA-train
Quick facts In service, Manufacturer ...
Sotetsu 20000 and 21000 series
Set 20102 in May 2021
In serviceFebruary 2018 – present
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Built atKudamatsu, Yamaguchi
Family nameA-train
Replaced7000 series
Constructed2017–present
Entered service
  • 11 February 2018 (20000 series)
  • 6 September 2021 (21000 series)
Number under construction
  • 21000 series: 8 vehicles (1 set)
Number built
  • 142 vehicles
    • 7 × 10-car
    • 9 × 8-car
Number in service
  • 118 vehicles
    • 7 × 10-car
    • 6 × 8-car
Formation
  • 10 cars per 20000 series trainset
  • 8 cars per 21000 series trainset
Fleet numbers
  • 20101–20107 (10-car sets)
  • 21101– (8-car sets)
OperatorSotetsu
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length
  • 20,470 mm (67 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,787 mm (9 ft 1.7 in)
Height4,065 mm (13 ft 4.0 in)
Floor height1,130 mm (3 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (design speed)
Traction systemSiC-SBD hybrid 2-level Si-IGBT–VVVF (Hitachi), type VFI-HR1421G
Traction motors190 kW (250 hp) HS32536-04RB fully-enclosed 3-phase AC induction motor (Hitachi)
Electric systems1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collectionToyo Denki PT-7103G single-arm pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
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Eight-car sets designated as 21000 series were announced in April 2021,[2] the first of which entered service in September 2021.[3]

Design

The fleet of ten-car 20000 series trainsets is being built by Hitachi at its Kasado Factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi.[1] Externally, the trains carry the "Yokohama Navy Blue" corporate livery introduced for refurbished 9000 series trains.[1]

Formation

20000 series

10-car set led by car 20103 bound for Ikebukuro Station, May 2026.

The trains are formed as ten-car sets, as follows, with five motored ("M") cars and five non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Yokohama end.[4]

More information Car No., Designation ...
Car No.12345678910
Designation Tc2M1T1M2M3T2M4T3M5Tc1
Numbering 2010x2020x2030x2040x2050x2060x2070x2080x2090x2000x
Weight (t) 29.931.729.831.131.226.931.729.131.130.0
Capacity (seated/total) 45/13351/14451/14351/14351/14351/14351/14351/14351/14345/133
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21000 series

Eight-car set led by car 201801 entering Tamagawa Station, January 2025.

The trains are formed as eight-car sets with four motored ("M") cars and four non-powered trailer ("T") cars, and car 1 at the Yokohama end, as follows.

More information Car No., Designation ...
Car No.12345678
Designation Tc2M1T1M2M3T2M4Tc1
Numbering 2110x2120x2130x2140x2150x2160x2170x2180x
Weight (t) 29.931.729.831.131.729.131.130.0
Capacity (seated/total) 45/13351/14451/14351/14351/14351/14351/14345/133
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Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with grey moquette seat covers.[5] Each car includes a space for wheelchairs and pushchairs.[5]

The interior with lighting adjusted to a warmer hue (3000 K) in late evening

The colour temperature of the interior LED lighting is adjusted automatically according to time of day and season as follows (hues shown are illustrative only).[4]

More information Season, Time of day ...
SeasonTime of dayColour temperature [K]Intensity [%]
Spring
(1 April - 30 June)
Early morning02:01:00 - 06:59:59  440090
Morning peak07:00:00 - 09:59:59  500090
Daytime10:00:00 - 15:59:59  440090
Evening16:00:00 - 17:59:59  440090
Night18:00:00 - 02:00:59  3000100
Summer
(1 July - 30 September)
Early morning02:01:00 - 06:59:59  500090
Morning peak07:00:00 - 09:59:59  500090
Daytime10:00:00 - 15:59:59  500090
Evening16:00:00 - 17:59:59  440090
Night18:00:00 - 02:00:59  3000100
Autumn
(1 October - 31 December)
Early morning02:01:00 - 06:59:59  440090
Morning peak07:00:00 - 09:59:59  440090
Daytime10:00:00 - 15:59:59  440090
Evening16:00:00 - 17:59:59  3800100
Night18:00:00 - 02:00:59  3000100
Winter
(1 January - 31 March)
Early morning02:01:00 - 06:59:59  3300100
Morning peak07:00:00 - 09:59:59  3800100
Daytime10:00:00 - 15:59:59  440090
Evening16:00:00 - 17:59:59  440090
Night18:00:00 - 02:00:59  3000100
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History

The first set on delivery in July 2017

Details of the new trains were officially announced in June 2017.[5] The first train set was delivered from the Hitachi factory in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi, in late July 2017.[6]

Originally scheduled to enter revenue service in December 2017, scheduled service entry was subsequently postponed until 11 February 2018.[7][8]

21000 series

An order for a shorter version of the 20000 series was announced on 28 April 2021. These eight-car sets will be designated as 21000 series, and are to be operated through to lines of Tokyu Corporation.[2] The first 21000 series set entered service on 6 September 2021.[3][9]

As of April 2023, nine 21000 series sets have been built.[10]

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