The Shizuoka Railway A3000 series (静岡鉄道A3000形, Shizuoka Tetsudō A3000-gata) is a DC electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Shizuoka Railway in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, since 24 March 2016.[1]
Design
The two-car EMU sets are built at J-TREC's Yokohama factory and based on the manufacturer's "Sustina" family of stainless steel-bodied trains.[1] Seven of the 12 trains are finished in different colour liveries, including "Clear Blue", "Elegant Blue", "Passion Red", "Pretty Pink", "Brilliant Orange Yellow", "Fresh Green", and "Natural Green".[1] The other five sets are finished in predominantly unpainted stainless steel, similar to the company's 1000 series trains.[1]
Operations
The A3000 series trains operate on the 11.0 km (6.8 mi) Shizuoka Railway Shizuoka–Shimizu Line in Shizuoka Prefecture, which runs between Shin-Shizuoka and Shin-Shimizu. A total of twelve two-car trains are scheduled to be introduced over a period of eight years, replacing the company's older 1000 series trains.[1]
Formation
The two-car sets are formed as shown below, with one motored car and one non-powered trailer car.[1] The motored "Mc" car is at the Shin-Shizuoka end.[1]
| Car No. | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | Mc | Tc |
| Numbering | KuMoHa A30xx | KuHa A35xx |
| Weight (t) | 34.3 | 29.5 |
| Capacity (total/seated) | 119/39 | 119/39 |
The KuMoHa car is fitted with a single-arm pantograph.[1]
Interior
Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout. Wheelchair spaces are provided in both cars.[1]
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Passenger information display
History
The first trainset, A3001, was delivered in December 2015, hauled by rail from Zushi in Kanagawa Prefecture to the JR Freight terminal at Fuji,[2] and then by road to the Shizuoka Railway.[3] In May 2017, the A3000 series was awarded the 2017 Laurel Prize, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club.[4]
The final trainset, A3012, was delivered in February 2024.[5]
Fleet details
| Set No. | Manufacturer | Delivery date | Service entry date | Livery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3001 | J-TREC, Yokohama | December 2015 | March 2016 | Clear Blue |
| A3002 | January 2017 | 24 March 2017[6] | Passion Red | |
| A3003 | January 2018 | 21 March 2018[7] | Natural Green[8] | |
| A3004 | Brilliant Orange Yellow[8] | |||
| A3005 | January 2019 | 9 March 2019[7] | Elegant Blue[9] | |
| A3006 | 100th anniversary[9] | |||
| A3007 | January 2020 | 7 March 2020[10] | Pretty Pink[11] | |
| A3008 | Fresh Green[11] | |||
| A3009 | 6 March 2021[12] | Unpainted | ||
| A3010 | ||||
| A3011 | J-TREC, Yokohama | February 2023[13] | ||
| A3012 | February 2024[5] |
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"Clear Blue" liveried set A3001 in August 2021 -
"Passion Red" liveried set A3002 in August 2021 -
"Natural Green" liveried set A3003 in August 2021 -
"Brilliant Orange Yellow" liveried set A3004 in November 2018 -
"Elegant Blue" liveried set A3005 in August 2021 -
Set A3006 with 100th anniversary livery in March 2019 -
"Pretty Pink" liveried set A3007 in August 2021 -
"Fresh Green" liveried set A3008 in August 2021
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i 静岡鉄道A3000形 [Shizuoka Railway A3000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 56, no. 662. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 2016. p. 106-107.
- ^ 静岡鉄道A3000形第1編成が甲種輸送される [First Shizuoka Railway A3000 series delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 16 December 2015. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ 新型車両「Ａ３０００形」 静岡鉄道、富士から陸送 [New Shizuoka Railway A3000 series transported from Fuji]. Shizuoka Shimbun (in Japanese). Japan: The Shizuoka Shimbun and Shizuoka Broadcasting System. 17 December 2015. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ "2017's Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize". Japan: Japan Railfan Club. May 2017. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
- ^ a b 【静岡鉄道A3000形】最終増備編成が甲種輸送される [(Shizuoka Railway A3000 series) Final train to be delivered]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 4 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ 静岡鉄道 A3000形第2号目"Passion Red"出発式 開催 [Departure ceremony held for second Shizuoka Railway A3000 series "Passion Red" set]. Tetsudo Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing Co., Ltd. 24 March 2017. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
- ^ a b 静鉄新型車両A3000形 第7, 8号目車両および 「静岡レインボートレインズ」お披露目のお知らせ [Announcement of the unveiling of the new Shizutetsu A3000 series trains No. 7 and 8 and the "Shizuoka Rainbow Trains"] (PDF). Shizuoka Railway. 10 January 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 June 2020.
- ^ a b 新型車両A3000形 第3・4号目カラーリング決定！！！！ [Liveries decided for 3rd and 4th new A3000 series sets]. News & Topics (in Japanese). Japan: Shizuoka Railway. 24 December 2017. Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
- ^ a b 静岡鉄道A3000形第5・6編成が甲種輸送される [Fifth and sixth Shizuoka Railway A3000 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ 静岡鉄道A3000形第7・8号目車両3/7デビュー、1000形7編成の展示も [Seventh and eighth Shizuoka Railway A3000 series sets to enter service on 7 March, seventh 1000 series set to be exhibited]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 15 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ a b 静岡鉄道A3000形第7・8編成が甲種輸送される [Seventh and eighth Shizuoka Railway A3000 series sets delivered]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ 静岡鉄道A3000形、A3009号・A3010号3/6運行開始 - 引退車両展示も [Shizuoka Railway A3000 series sets A3009 and A3010 to enter service on 6 March – retired trains to be displayed]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 13 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
- ^ 静岡鉄道A3000形3011編成、EF65 2074の牽引で甲種輸送 [Shizuoka Railway A3000 series set 3011 delivered, towed by EF65 2074]. RM News (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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