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(EMU) train type operated by the

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operator

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(Nishitetsu) in Japan on the

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since 20 March 2017.

Design

The 9000 series trains were built by

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, with two three-car sets and two two-car sets (10 vehicles) entering service in March 2017, and a further two three-car sets and one two-car set (eight vehicles) entering service in May 2017. Based on the earlier 3000 series trains, externally, the new trains carry a livery with a "royal red" waist-line stripe.

Operations

The 9000 series trains operate on

express and all-stations local services.

Formations

2-car sets

The two-car sets are formed as follows with one motored ("M") car and one non-powered trailer ("T") car. The motored car has two single-arm

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3-car sets

The three-car sets are formed as follows with one motored ("M") car and two non-powered trailer ("T") cars. The motored car has two single-arm pantographs.

Interior

Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bench seating with a seat width of per person.

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is used in the interiors, and two 17-inch LCD passenger information screens are provided above each of the doorways with information provided in four different languages (Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese).

History

Details of the new trains were officially announced in February 2016. The first two trains (one three-car and one two-car set) entered revenue service on 20 March 2017.

References

External links

Nishitetsu 9000 series information

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