The is a single-car electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Japanese private railway operator

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on its steeply graded

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since 1 November 2014.

Overview

The fleet consists of two single-car units branded "Allegra". The general design of the trains was overseen by

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, with the two vehicles on order costing a total of approximately 800 million yen. Externally, the trains are finished in the standard Hakone Tozan Railway livery of "Vermillion Hakone" with silver highlights. File:Hakone Tozan 3000 2015-03-02-01.jpg, The side view of car 3001 in February 2015

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists mostly of four-person seating bays, with a wheelchair space at the Gora end of the cars. Seating is provided for 36 passengers, including five pairs of

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s near the doorways. Total capacity is 75, including standing passengers. The trains use LED lighting throughout. File:Tozan ALLEGRA inside 2015-02-08-01.JPG, Interior view File:Tozan ALLEGRA inside seat.jpg, A 4-person facing seating bay File:Tozan ALLEGRA inside priority seat.jpg, Forward-facing priority seating File:Tozan ALLEGRA inside reception seat close.jpg, Flip-up seating File:Tozan ALLEGRA inside stool.jpg, Perch seating

History

The first unit was delivered from

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in Kobe in April 2014, with the second unit delivered in August. In May 2015, the 3000 series was awarded the 2015

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, presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. A presentation ceremony was held at Gora Station on 8 November 2015. Two new units, 3003 and 3004, were delivered in May 2019.

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