| Nishitetsu 3000 series | |
| Service: | 2006–Present |
| Manufacturer: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Yearconstruction: | 2006–Present |
| Yearservice: | 25 March 2006 |
| Numberbuilt: | 60 vehicles (20 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 60 vehicles (20 sets) |
| Formation: | 2/3/5 cars per trainset |
| Lines: | Nishitetsu Tenjin Ōmuta Line |
| Carbody: | Stainless steel |
| Carlength: | 19500mm |
| Width: | 2724mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 1101NaN1 |
| Traction: | Variable frequency (IGBT) |
| Powersupply: | 1,500 V |
| Collectionmethod: | Overhead catenary |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nishi-Nippon Railroad (Nishitetsu) in Japan since 2006.[1]
The trains are formed as two-car, three-car, and five-car formations. As of 2021, the fleet consists of eight two-car sets, eight three-car sets, and four five-car sets (60 vehicles in total), formed as shown below.[2] [3]
| Designation | Mc | Tc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 31xx | 35xx | |
| Capacity (seated/total) | 44/118 | ||
The Mc car has two single-arm pantographs.[2]
| Designation | Tc1 | M | Tc2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 30xx | 33xx | 35xx | |
| Capacity (seated/total) | 44/118 | 56/131 | 44/118 |
The M car has two single-arm pantographs.[2]
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | T | M2 | Tc2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 30xx | 33xx | 34xx | 36xx | 35xx | |
| Capacity (seated/total) | 44/118 | 56/131 | 44/118 | |||
The M1 and M2 cars each have two single-arm pantographs.[2]
Passenger accommodation consists of transverse 2+2 abreast seating with seat backs that can be flipped over to face the direction of travel.[1]
Introduced in 2006, the 3000 series was the first stainless steel bodied design introduced by Nishitetsu.[1]
A further two two-car sets (3119 and 3120) were delivered in January 2016.[4]