The is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the

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operator

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services since November 2013, and on the

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since December 2013.

Overview

Based on the 9000 series and 9300 series EMUs first introduced in 2003, the 8-car 1000 series trains are manufactured by Hitachi and have aluminium alloy bodies with a double-skin construction. The trains are driven by fully enclosed

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s (PMSM) supplied by

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. Externally, the trains are finished in the standard Hankyu colour scheme of all-over maroon.

Formation

, nine eight-car trains (units 1000 to 1008) are in service, formed as shown below, with four motored (M) cars and four non-powered trailer (T) cars. The "M" cars (1500 and 1550) each have two single-arm pantographs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating throughout, with "golden olive" coloured

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seat covers. Internally, the trains use LED lighting throughout. Each car includes a wheelchair space at one end. Passenger information is provided by 32-inch half-height LCD displays supplied by

, with information provided in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. File:Hankyu 1000 Interior IMG 2064-2 20131207.JPG, Train interior, December 2013 File:Hankyu 1000 Display IMG 2066 20131207.JPG, LCD passenger information display, December 2013

History

The first set, 1000, underwent test running from October 2013. It entered passenger service from 28 November 2013, following a special departure ceremony at

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. The first Takarazuka Line set, 1001, entered service on 25 December 2013.

Fleet history

The build details for the fleet are as shown below.

References

External links

* {{A-Train Electric multiple units of Japan 1000 series Train-related introductions in 2013 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan Hitachi multiple units