| 7000 series | |
| Service: | February 2013 – |
| Yearconstruction: | 1982–1983 |
| Numberconstruction: | 6 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Numberbuilt: | 6 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 6 vehicles (3 sets) |
| Formation: | 2 cars per trainset |
| Carbody: | Steel |
| Carlength: | 20000mm |
| Width: | 2832mm |
| Height: | 3935mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Electricsystem: | 600 V DC |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead catenary |
The 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series trains were converted from former 119 series 2-car EMUs operated by JR Central on the Iida Line until they were withdrawn from service in March 2012.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]
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]
Passenger accommodation retains the original mixture of longitudinal bench seating and transverse 4-seat bays used in the 119 series.[1] The toilet originally fitted to the KuHa car has been removed.[1]
The first set, 7001 + 7002 entered service on 4 February 2013, the second set, 7003 + 7004, entered service on 3 March 2013, and the third set, 7005 + 7006, entered service on 18 March 2013.[3] Three more two-car sets are scheduled to be introduced during fiscal 2013.[3]
| Set No. | Car No. | Original JR number | Entry into service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoHa 7001 | KuMoHa 119-5318 | 4 February 2013 |
| KuHa 7002 | KuHa 118-5311 | ||
| 2 | MoHa 7003 | KuMoHa 119-5330 | 3 March 2013 |
| KuHa 7004 | KuHa 118-5322 | ||
| 3 | MoHa 7005 | 18 March 2013 | |
| KuHa 7006 | |||
| 4 | MoHa 7007 | ||
| KuHa 7008 | |||
| 5 | MoHa 7009 | ||
| KuHa 7010 | |||
| 6 | MoHa 7011 | ||
| KuHa 7012 |