| Sanyo 5030 series | |
| Service: | June 1997present |
| Manufacturer: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries |
| Numberbuilt: | 12 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 12 vehicles (2 sets) |
| Formation: | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operator: | Sanyo Electric Railway |
| Carbody: | Aluminium alloy |
| Carlength: | 19000mm |
| Width: | 2800mm |
| Height: | 4100mm |
| Doors: | 3 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 110km/h |
| Acceleration: | 2.8km/h/s |
| Traction: | Variable-frequency |
| Poweroutput: | 170kW × 4 per motored car |
| Electricsystem: | (overhead wire) |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Safety: | ATS |
| Coupling: | Knuckle-Type |
The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Sanyo Electric Railway in Japan since June 1997.[1]
The trains are based on the earlier 5000 series design, and incorporate improvements to reduce noise and facilitate maintenance.[1]
, two 6-car sets were in service, formed as follows with three motored "M" cars per set.[1] [2]
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | T | M3 | Tc2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbering | 563x | 523x | 523x | 553x | 523x | 563x | |
| Weight (t) | 28.3 | 33.7 | 33.1 | 24.4 | 33.7 | 28.3 | |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 120/36 | 130/42 | 130/42 | 130/42 | 130/42 | 120/36 |
The M1 and M3 cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.[2]
Passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast, with seat backs that can be flipped over automatically to face the direction of travel.[1]