TX-3000 series

The TX-3000 series (TX-3000系) is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kanto region of Japan.

TX-3000 series
A TX-3000 series train in December 2019
In service2020 – Present
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Entered service14 March 2020
Number built30 vehicles (5 sets)
Formation6 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company
Line(s) servedTsukuba Express
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in)[1]
20,800 mm (68 ft 3 in) (end cars)[1]
Width2,930 mm (9 ft 7 in)[1]
Maximum speed130 km/h (80 mph)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC / 20 kV AC (50 Hz)
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formation

The trains are formed as six-car sets.[2] They are prepared for a possible lengthening to eight cars per set.[3]

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating, with priority seating sections.[3] The interior features passenger information displays and security cameras.[1]

Technical specifications

The trains use SiC-VVVF technology.[4] They have aluminium car bodies and bolsterless bogies.[1]

History

Five six-car sets were ordered in June 2018.[5] The first set was delivered in September 2019, with the remaining sets to be delivered in December 2019 and January 2020.[3] A second set was delivered in December 2019.[6] Two further sets were delivered in January 2020.[7] A fifth set was delivered in March 2020.[8]

Entry into service is scheduled for March 2020.[9]

  • A TX-3000 series train on delivery in December 2019
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References
  1. Ueshin, Daisuke (October 25, 2019). "つくばエクスプレス新型車両TX-3000系の報道公開を実施 - 写真67枚" [Tsukuba Express new vehicle TX-3000 series press release - 67 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  2. "首都圏新都市鉄道，TX-3000系を報道陣に公開" [Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company, TX-3000 series released to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 25, 2019. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. "つくばエクスプレスの新型車両、TX-3000系を詳しく見る" [Take a closer look at the new Tsukuba Express TX-3000 series]. tetsudo.com (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. October 28, 2019. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  4. "つくばエクスプレスの新型車両を初公開…2020年春に登場するTX-3000系　11月3日" [Tsukuba Express new vehicle unveiled for the first time ... TX-3000 series appearing in the spring of 2020, November 3]. response.jp (in Japanese). IID, Inc. October 8, 2019. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  5. Barrow, Keith (June 12, 2018). "Hitachi to supply extra trains for Tsukuba Express". railjournal.com. Simmons-Boardman Publishing. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  6. "TX-3000系第2編成の甲種輸送をEF65 2127がけん引" [EF65 2127 hauls the second TX-3000 series set]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. December 15, 2019. Archived from the original on January 8, 2020. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  7. "TX-3000系の甲種輸送をEF66 27がけん引" [EF66 27 to lead TX-3000 series transport]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. January 26, 2020. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  8. "EF65 2101がTX-3000系の甲種輸送をけん引" [EF65 2101 is towing transport of TX-3000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. March 9, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  9. "【つくばエクスプレス】 【JR貨】つくばエクスプレス TX-3000 系第1編成 甲種輸送される" [(Tsukuba Express) (JR Freight) Tsukuba Express TX-3000 series 1st formation transported]. rail.hobidas.com. Neko Publishing. September 21, 2019. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
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