Sotetsu 20000 series

The Sotetsu 20000 series (相鉄20000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Sagami Railway ("Sotetsu") in Japan in the Tokyo area since February 2018. Ultimately intended to be used on through-running services between Sotetsu and Tokyu Corporation lines commencing in late fiscal 2022, the first train entered revenue service on 11 February 2018, replacing a 7000 series set.

Sotetsu 20000 and 21000 series
Set 20102 in May 2021
In serviceFebruary 2018–present
ManufacturerHitachi Rail
Built atKudamatsu, Yamaguchi
Family nameA-train
Replaced7000 series
Constructed2017–present
Entered service
  • 11 February 2018 (20000 series)
  • 6 September 2021 (21000 series)
Number under construction
  • 21000 series: 8 vehicles (1 set)
Number built
  • 20000 series: 70 vehicles (7 sets)
  • 21000 series: 56 vehicles (7 sets)
Number in service
  • 20000 series: 70 vehicles (7 sets)
  • 21000 series: 48 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation
  • 10 cars per trainset (20000 series)
  • 8 cars per trainset (21000 series)
Fleet numbers
  • 20101–20107 (10-car sets)
  • 21101–21107, 21009 (8-car sets)
OperatorsSotetsu
Lines served
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium alloy
Car length
  • 20.47 m (67 ft 2 in) (end cars)
  • 20 m (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,787 mm (9 ft 1.7 in)
Height4,065 mm (13 ft 4.0 in)
Floor height1.13 m (3 ft 8 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph) (design speed)
Traction systemSiC-SBD hybrid 2-level Si-IGBTVVVF (Hitachi), type VFI-HR1421G
Traction motors190 kW (250 hp) HS32536-04RB fully-enclosed 3-phase AC induction motor (Hitachi)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (nominal) from overhead catenary
Current collector(s)Toyo Denki PT-7103G single-arm pantograph
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Eight-car sets designated as 21000 series were announced in April 2021, the first of which entered service in September 2021.

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