The (High-decker/High-grade/High-level Super Express) was an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the

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'' services in the

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area of Japan between 1987 and 2012.

Formation

Each trainset consisted of 11 cars, 9 of which were powered.

Operations

The 10000 series HiSE operated mainly between Shinjuku Station in Tokyo and

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(about 88 km).

Resale

Sets number 2 and 3 were donated to the Nagano Electric Railway in 2005. They were converted to 4-car 1000 series sets at Nippon Sharyo manufacturing factory in

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Prefecture.

Withdrawal and preservation

The two remaining 10000 series HiSE sets were withdrawn by Odakyu on 16 March 2012. One car is preserved at the Romancecar Museum.

Interior

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References

* "Daiya Jōhō" Magazine, May 2007 issue

External links

Odakyu Romancecar Lineup

Odakyu "last running" site
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