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(EMU) type operated by the

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operator

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(Meitetsu) on limited express services in Japan from May 1999 until June 2008. Two cars from each set were subsequently modified to create the 1700 series EMUs in conjunction with new 2300 series cars.

Formations

The fleet consisted of four three-car sets formed as follows. Cars 2 and 3 were each fitted with a single-arm

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Interior

Passenger accommodation consisted of unidirectional seating arranged 2+2 abreast. Car 2 included a toilet and wheelchair space. File:Nagoya Railroad - Series 1600 - Cabin - 01.JPG, Interior of the 1600 series

History

The trains were introduced on 10 May 1999.

References

{{Meitetsu trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan 1600 series Train-related introductions in 1999 Tilting trains Nippon Sharyo multiple units 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan