Iyotetsu 7000 series

Iyotetsu 7000 series
A 7000 series train in March 2025
In service21 February 2025 – present
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo[1]
Family nameSmart Sigma
Replaced700 series
Constructed2024–
Number under construction6 vehicles (2 sets)
Number built12 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers7301–
OperatorsIyo Railway
Lines servedYokogawara Line, Takahama Line, Gunchū Line[1]
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)[1]
Width2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in)[1]
Traction systemVariable-frequency
Current collectionPantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative braking

The Iyotetsu 7000 series (伊予鉄7000系, Iyotetsu 7000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Iyo Railway (Iyotetsu) in Japan. Six three-car sets are to be built.[2]

Overview

Details of the new trains on order were first announced by Iyo Railway on 14 November 2023. The 7000 series is expected to replace ageing 700 series sets converted from Keio 5000 series cars, over which they offer 50% energy savings.[2]

Part of Kinki Sharyo's "Smart Sigma" platform,[3] the trains have lightweight stainless steel car bodies. They use variable-frequency drive inverters and regenerative braking. LCD passenger information displays are provided above the doors.[4] LED lighting is used throughout.[1]

Formation

Sets are formed as shown below.[5]

← Yokogawara

Gunchū Port, Takahama →
Designation Tc M Tc
Numbering 7500 7100 7300
  • The M cars are fitted with two single-arm pantographs.
  • The Tc cars each have a wheelchair space.

History

In November 2024, the first two sets (7301 and 7302) were delivered from the Kinki Sharyo factory.[6] Sets 7303 and 7304 were delivered in November 2025.[7]

The first two 7000 series sets entered revenue service from 21 February 2025.[8] A further two sets are planned to be introduced every year until 2027.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "中吊り広告はなし！ 伊予鉄に新型車両7000系を導入！" [No hanging advertisements! Iyo Railway introduces new 7000 series trains!]. Rail Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b c 伊予鉄道「7000系」郊外電車に新型車両を導入 - 700系は順次廃車に [Iyo Railway announces new "7000 series" suburban trains]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 14 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ Sugiyama, Junichi (17 January 2026). 近畿車輛「Smart Sigma」とは? 背景に深刻な「18m級中古電車不足」 [What is Kinki Sharyo's "Smart Sigma"? The serious "shortage of used 18m-class trains" is the background]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ^ "伊予鉄道，郊外電車向け新形車両7000系を導入" [Iyo Railway to introduce new 7000 series suburban trains]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  5. ^ 私鉄車両編成表 2025 [Private railway rolling stock formations 2025] (in Japanese). Japan: J.R.R. 22 July 2025. p. 188. ISBN 978-4-330-03925-1.
  6. ^ "伊予鉄道7000系が甲種輸送される" [Iyo Railway 7000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  7. ^ 伊予鉄道7000系が甲種輸送される [Iyotetsu 7000 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  8. ^ 伊予鉄道、67年ぶり新型車両「7000系」の運行開始 [Iyotetsu's first new train in 67 years, the 7000 series, enters revenue service]. The Nikkei (in Japanese). 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iyotetsu_7000_series