The is an
electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple-unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a numbe ...
(EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator
Seibu Railway on
limited express
A limited express is a type of express train service. It refers to an express service that stops at a limited number of stops in comparison to other express services on the same or similar routes.
Japan
The term "limited express" is a common ...
services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.
Operations
Branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow", the trains are used on ''Koedo'' services from
Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to
Hon-Kawagoe and on ''Musashi'' and ''Chichibu'' services from
Ikebukuro
is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits. It is considered the second largest ...
in Tokyo to
Hannō and
Seibu Chichibu Station.
Formation
As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 12 7-car sets, formed as follows.
Cars 2, 5, and 6 each have one single-arm pantograph, except set 10112, which has pantographs on cars 2 and 5 only.
History
The first two trains delivered were introduced in December 1993 on ''Koedo'' services from
Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to
Hon-Kawagoe, replacing the former
5000 series ''Red Arrow'' trains.
A further three trainsets were delivered in 1994 and introduced on ''Chichibu'' services from
Ikebukuro
is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits. It is considered the second largest ...
in Tokyo to
Seibu-Chichibu on 15 October 1994.
The trains were refurbished internally between 2003 and 2008, and the old seats were re-used in
Chichibu Railway 6000 series and
Izukyu 8000 series trainsets.
On 13 March 2020, the 10000 series trainsets were withdrawn from Ikebukuro Line and
Chichibu Line limited express services, being replaced by
001 series ''Laview'' trainsets. Since then, the fleet of 10000 series has been used on limited express service on the
Seibu Shinjuku Line.
Three cars were transferred to the
Toyama Chihō Railway in October 2020. After spending 2021 undergoing preparation, they entered service on 19 February 2022.
Interior
The sets are monoclass with 2+2 abreast reclining seating. Seat pitch is .
Livery variations
File:Seibu railway 10107F 20110829.jpg, Set 10107 in Nagatoro advertising livery in August 2011
File:Seibu-Railway Series10000-10105F.jpg, Set 10105 in ''Red Arrow Classic'' livery in September 2019
File:Seibu 10103 Platinum Express ECS Bushi Station 20170325.jpg, Set 10103 in ''Platinum Express Chichibu Ver.'' livery in March 2017
File:Seibu 10104 Platinum Express Kawagoe Version.jpg, Set 10104 in ''Platinum Express Kawagoe Ver.'' livery in May 2018
File:SEIBU 10000 Series Love Live.JPG, Set 10109 in '' Love Live! Sunshine!!'' livery in September 2017
File:SEIBU 10000 Series Love Live Red Arrow 2018.jpg, Set 10102 in '' Love Live! Sunshine!!'' livery in May 2018
Notes
References
External links
Seibu 10000 series "New Red Arrow"
{{Seibu trainsets
Electric multiple units of Japan
10000 series
Train-related introductions in 1993
Hitachi multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan