| Sendai Subway 3000 series | |
| Service: | 2024–present |
| Manufacturer: | Hitachi |
| Replaced: | 1000N series |
| Yearconstruction: | 2023–present |
| Yearservice: | 24 October 2024 |
| Numberconstruction: | 84 vehicles (21 sets) |
| Numberbuilt: | 4 vehicles (1 set) (as of September 2023) |
| Formation: | 4 cars per trainset |
| Capacity: | 145 (45 seated) per car |
| Operator: | Sendai City Transportation Bureau |
| Lines: | Namboku Line |
| Carbody: | Aluminium alloy |
| Carlength: |
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| Width: | 2886mm |
| Height: | 4020mm |
| Doors: | 4 pairs per side |
| Maxspeed: | 75km/h |
| Weight: | 136.1t |
| Deceleration: |
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| Traction: | Variable frequency (SiC hybrid module) |
| Traction Motors: | 3-phase AC induction motor |
| Poweroutput: | 160kW per motor |
| Electricsystem: | (overhead catenary) |
| Collectionmethod: | Pantograph |
| Safety: | ATC/ATO[1] |
The is a Japanese rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Sendai City Transportation Bureau for use on the Namboku Line in Sendai, Japan. Twenty-two sets are scheduled to be built by fiscal 2030 to replace the existing fleet of twenty-one 1000N series sets.
The 3000 series trains have aluminium alloy bodies. Like the preceding 1000N series trains, the new trains have L-shaped front ends and oval-shaped passenger door windows. Additionally, the height between the platform and the train has been reduced from the 60mm of the 1000N series to 20mm.[2]
The 3000 series sets are formed as shown below:[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | Tc2 | |
| Numbering | 3131 : | 3231 : | 3331 : | 3631 : | |
| Weight (t) | 32.0 | 36.4 | 35.8 | 31.9 |
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with each car having a wheelchair space. LCD passenger information screens are provided above the doorways.[2]
Details of the 3000 series on order were first officially announced in January 2020.[3] The selected design of the 3000 series trains was announced on 18 May 2021 after a public vote that took place in March of the same year.[4] The first set was delivered to Tomizawa Depot in September 2023.[5] Daytime test-running commenced on 14 February 2024.[6]
On 16 October 2024, the Sendai City Transportation Bureau and Hitachi announced that the 3000 series received the 2024 Good Design Award.[7]
The train type entered revenue service on 24 October 2024.[8]
Official vehicle information (in Japanese)