The is a
rapid transit
Rapid transit or mass rapid transit (MRT), also known as heavy rail or metro, is a type of high-capacity public transport generally found in urban areas. A rapid transit system that primarily or traditionally runs below the surface may be ...
electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated on the
Sendai Subway Namboku Line
The is a rapid transit line of Sendai Subway in Sendai, Japan. It connects Izumi-Chūō Station in Izumi-ku, Sendai, with Tomizawa Station in Taihaku-ku, Sendai. The line is long and has 17 stations. Like many mainline trains and metros in J ...
in
Sendai, Japan.
The 1000 series was the world's first train type to use
fuzzy logic to control its speed, and this system developed by
Hitachi accounts for the relative smoothness of the starts and stops when compared to other trains, and is 10% more energy efficient than human-controlled acceleration. It was the recipient of the 28th
Laurel Prize
The is an award presented annually in Japan since 1961 by the Japan Railfan Club. It is awarded for railway vehicles that entered service in the previous year and voted by the selection committee as having the most outstanding functional and des ...
award presented by the Japan Railfan Club.
Refurbishment
From 2004 until 2013, the 1000 series trains underwent mid-life refurbishment to extend their lifespan. As of April 2009, 12 sets have been refurbished,
and the refurbished sets are renamed 1000N series.
The refurbished trains include the following features.
*
LED destination indicators at the train ends
* Space for
wheelchair
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s
*
Air-conditioning
* LED destination indicators inside trains
Interior
File:Sendai-subway-1000.jpg, Interior of the Sendai Subway 1000 series
See also
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Sendai Subway 2000 series
References
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External links
Sendai City Transportation Bureau website
Electric multiple units of Japan
Sendai Subway Namboku Line
Train-related introductions in 1987
Kawasaki multiple units
1500 V DC multiple units of Japan