Summary
The Seibu 10000 series (西武10000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on limited express services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.[1]
| Seibu 10000 series New Red Arrow | |
|---|---|
 10000 series on a Koedo service in October 2023 | |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
| Replaced | 5000 series |
| Constructed | 1993–2003 |
| Entered service | 6 December 1993 |
| Refurbished | 2003–2008 |
| Number built | 84 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Number in service | 84 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Successor | Seibu 001 series |
| Formation | 7 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Seibu Railway |
| Depots | Kotesashi, Minami-Iriso |
| Lines served | |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 20 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Doors | One per side |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h (65 mph) |
| Traction system | Resistor control Variable frequency (3-level IGBT) (set 10112) |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC |
| Current collector(s) | Overhead line |
| Braking system(s) | Dynamic braking |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Operations edit
Branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow", the trains are used on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe. They were formerly also used on Musashi and Chichibu services from Ikebukuro in Tokyo to Hannō and Seibu-Chichibu stations.[1]
Formation edit
As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 12 7-car sets, formed as follows.[2]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | T | M3 | M4 | Tc2 |
| Numbering | 10100 | 10200 | 10300 | 10400 | 10500 | 10600 | 10700 |
Cars 2, 5, and 6 each have one single-arm pantograph, except set 10112, which has pantographs on cars 2 and 5 only.[2]
History edit
The first two trains delivered were introduced in December 1993 on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe, replacing the former 5000 series Red Arrow trains.[3]
A further three trainsets were delivered in 1994 and introduced on Chichibu services from Ikebukuro in Tokyo to Seibu-Chichibu on 15 October 1994.[3]
The trains were refurbished internally between 2003 and 2008, and the old seats were re-used in Chichibu Railway 6000 series and Izukyu 8000 series trainsets.[4]
On 13 March 2020, the 10000 series trainsets were withdrawn from Ikebukuro Line and Chichibu Line limited express services,[5] being replaced by 001 series Laview trainsets. Since then, the fleet of 10000 series has been used on limited express service on the Seibu Shinjuku Line.[6]
Three cars were transferred to the Toyama Chihō Railway in October 2020. After spending 2021 undergoing preparation, they entered service on 19 February 2022.[7]
Interior edit
The sets are monoclass with 2+2 abreast reclining seating. Seat pitch is 1,070 mm (42 in).[4]
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Original seating in September 2006 -
Interior view showing new seating in January 2009 -
New seating in September 2006
Livery variations edit
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Set 10107 in Nagatoro advertising livery in August 2011 -
Set 10105 in Red Arrow Classic livery in September 2019 -
Set 10103 in Platinum Express Chichibu Ver. livery in March 2017 -
Set 10104 in Platinum Express Kawagoe Ver. livery in May 2018 -
Set 10109 in Love Live! Sunshine!! livery in September 2017 -
Set 10102 in Love Live! Sunshine!! livery in May 2018
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b 私鉄車両年鑑 2012: 大手15社営業用車両完全網羅 私鉄車両年鑑2012 [Japan Private Railways Annual 2012]. Tokyo, Japan: Ikaros Publications Ltd. February 2012. p. 183. ISBN 978-4-86320-549-9.
- ^ a b 私鉄車両編成表 2012 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2012]. Japan: JRR. July 2012. pp. 60–62. ISBN 978-4-330-29911-2.
- ^ a b 年鑑'95日本の鉄道 [Yearbook 1995: Japanese Railways]. Japan: Railway Journal. April 1995.
- ^ a b 2011西武電車最新ガイド [2011 Seibu EMU Guide]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 40, no. 322. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. February 2011. pp. 7–35.
- ^ "西武10000系, 池袋線・秩父線での定期運転を終了" [Seibu 10000 series ends revenue service on Ikebukuro Line and Chichibu Line]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 March 2020. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "１００００系ニューレッドアロー、ラストラン 西武秩父線の開通と同時に運行、半世紀の歴史に幕" [Curtains close for the 10000 series "New Red Arrow", which commemorates final run with half a century of history]. The Saitama Shimbun (in Japanese). 15 March 2020. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "富山地鉄，もと西武10000系「ニューレッドアロー号」の運転を2月19日から開始" [Toyama Chihō Railway, former Seibu Railway 10000 series "New Red Arrow" starts operation from February 19th]. Japan Railway Fan Magazine Online. 18 February 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
External links edit
- Seibu 10000 series "New Red Arrow" (in Japanese)