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Odakyu 5000 series (2019)

This article is about the Odakyu train type operated from 2020. For the Odakyu train type operated until 2012, see Odakyu 5000 series (1969).

The Odakyu 5000 series (小田急5000形, Odakyū 5000-gata) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway in Japan since 26 March 2020.[3]

Formation

The trains are formed as follows, with ten cars per set.[2]

Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Designation Tc1 M1 M2 T1 T2 M3 M4 T3 M5 Tc2
Numbering KuHa 5050 DeHa 5000 DeHa 5100 SaHa 5150 SaHa 5250 DeHa 5200 DeHa 5300 DeHa 5350 DeHa 5400 KuHa 5450
Capacity (total)[1] 144 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 155 144

All motor cars except M5 have one single-arm pantograph.

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating.[1] The interior also features a warm color palette, wood flooring, air purifiers, LED lighting, security cameras, and wheelchair spaces.[4]

  • General interior view
    General interior view
  • Priority seating
    Priority seating
  • Wheelchair space
    Wheelchair space
  • LCD passenger information display
    LCD passenger information display

Technical specifications

The trains use SiC–VVVF technology.[1] The bogies are built by Nippon Sharyo.[4]

History

Odakyu announced initial details of the trains on 26 April 2019.[5] Five sets were built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, two were built by Japan Transport Engineering Company, and three were built by Nippon Sharyo.[6] The first train was revealed to the press on 11 November 2019.[6] The train entered service on 26 March 2020.

Another batch consisting of three trainsets will be constructed according to Odakyu Railway's 2022 capital investment plan.[7] The new trainsets are set to replace three older Odakyu 1000 series trainsets.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Ueshin, Daisuke (11 November 2019). "小田急電鉄5000形、新型車両を報道公開 - 拡幅車体採用、写真92枚" [Odakyu Electric Railway 5000 series, new vehicle revealed to the public - Wide body adopted, 92 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d Fukuoka, Makoto (11 November 2019). "小田急電鉄の新しい通勤車両「5000形」がお披露目" [Odakyu Electric's new commuter vehicle "5000 series" is unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  3. ^ Japan Railfan Staff (7 February 2020). "Odakyu 5000 Series commences commercial operation on March 26". Japan Railfan (in Japanese). Koyusha Co Ltd. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  4. ^ a b "小田急12年ぶりの新型通勤車両、「5000形」を見る" [Odakyu's first new commuter vehicle in 12 years, see the "5000 series"]. tetsudo.com (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. 14 November 2019. Archived from the original on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  5. ^ "小田急、新型の5000形電車を2019年度に導入 車内の「広さ」追求" [Odakyu introduces new 5000 series train in 2019]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. 26 April 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  6. ^ a b "小田急，5000形を報道陣に公開" [Odakyu releases 5000 series to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 12 November 2019. Archived from the original on 18 November 2019. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
  7. ^ "２０２２年度 鉄道事業設備投資計画" [2022 Railway Business Capital Investment Plan] (PDF). Odakyu Railway Online (in Japanese). 28 April 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2022.