Joshin 7000 series explained

Joshin 7000 series
Service:December 2013 –
Manufacturer:Niigata Transys
Yearconstruction:2013
Numberbuilt:2 vehicles (1 set)
Numberservice:2 vehicles (1 set)
Formation:2 cars per trainset
Capacity:282 per set
Operator:Joshin Electric Railway
Lines:Joshin Line
Carlength:20500mm
Width:2800mm
Height:4140mm
Doors:3 pairs per side
Maxspeed:90km/h
Deceleration: (service)
(emergency)
Electricsystem:1,500 V DC
Collectionmethod:Overhead lines
Bogies:NF05D (motored), NF05T (trailer)
Safety:ATS

The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Joshin Electric Railway on the Joshin Line in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, since December 2013.[1]

Formation

, the company operates one two-car set, consisting of one motored ("Mc") car and one unpowered trailer ("Tc") car, and is formed as shown below.[2]

Designation Mc Tc
Numbering KuMoHa 7001 KuHa 7501

The "Mc" car is fitted with two KP3274 single-arm pantographs.[1]

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of a mixture of transverse 4-person seating bays and longitudinal bench seating.[1] The train does not have toilets.[1]

History

The set entered service from December 2013.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 上信電鉄7000形. Joshin Dentetsu 7000 series. . 54. 638. 76–77. Koyusha Co., Ltd.. Japan . Japanese. 2014.
  2. Book: ja: 私鉄車両編成表 2015 . Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2015 . Kotsu Shimbunsha . 23 July 2015 . Japan . Japanese . 16. 978-4-330-58415-7. 私鉄車両編成表 .