The is a rapid transit

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(EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway in Japan since 2009.

Design

Thirteen six-car sets were built based on the New 20 series design to replace the older 30 series sets on the

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. A total of 12 ten-car 30000 series sets are also on order for use on the Midōsuji Line, with the first set entering service on 10 December 2011, replacing the older 10 series sets.

Formations

6-car sets

, the Tanimachi Line fleet consists of 13 six-car trainsets and are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Yao-Minami end. File:Osaka Subway 30000 series001.JPG, Tanimachi Line set 32601 at Yao Depot in December 2008 Car 3 is designated as a

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(

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only).

10-car sets

, the Midōsuji Line fleet consists of three ten-car trainsets and are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Nakamozu end. File:Osaka Subway 31904 at Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station.jpg, 10-car Midōsuji Line set 31904 in May 2017 Car 6 is designated as a

(weekdays only).

Interior

Midosuji Line sets from 31604 onward incorporate a number of design improvements, including new seat covers, LED lighting, and pairs of wide-screen LCD passenger information displays above the doorways. File:Osakacity30000-tanimachi-shanai.jpg, The interior of a Tanimachi Line set in September 2015 File:Osakacity32610-shanai.JPG, The interior of a Tanimachi Line set car 32610 in May 2016 File:大阪市交30000系車内.JPG, The interior of a Midosuji Line set in December 2011 File:Osakacity30000-woman-car.jpg, The interior of a Midosuji Line set women-only car (car 6) in July 2016 File:Osakasubway31004.jpg, The interior of Midosuji Line set 31604 in October 2016

History

The first Tanimachi Line set was unveiled in October 2008 and entered service on 18 March 2009.

30000A series

An improved derivative of the 30000 series, the 30000A series, was first announced by Osaka Metro on 9 December 2021. Changes from the 30000 series include a lower center of gravity, yellow-and-turquoise seat moquette, improved accessibility, and onboard air purifiers. A total of ten 6-car 30000A series sets are due to be built. The fleet will begin operation in July 22, 2022 on

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and

Kintetsu Keihanna Line The is a railway line operated by Kintetsu Railway. There are through trains to the Chūō Line of Osaka Municipal Subway. The line name derives from a kanji acronym formed from , , and , but the name is written in hiragana. The line is the s ...

through services. Following the 2025 World Expo, the fleet is scheduled to be cascaded to the Tanimachi Line.

Fleet history

The build history for the fleet is as shown below.

References

External links

Osaka Municipal Transport Bureau website

Preview of the new 30000 series trains for Midōsuji Line
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