Draft:Iyotetsu 7000 series

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Iyotetsu 7000 series
ManufacturerKinki Sharyo[1]
Replaced700 series
Entered serviceFebruary 2025 (scheduled)
Number under construction18 vehicles (6 sets)
Formation3 cars per trainset
OperatorsIyo Railway
Lines servedYokogawara Line, Takahama Line, Gunchū Line[1]
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)[1]
Width2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in)[1]
Traction systemVariable–frequency
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake

The Iyotetsu 7000 series (伊予鉄7000系, Iyotetsu 7000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Iyo Railway (Iyotetsu) in Japan.

Overview[edit]

Details of the new trains on order were first announced by Iyo Railway on 14 November 2023. The 7000 series is expected to replace ageing 700 series sets converted from Keio 5000 series cars, over which they consume 50% less power. The first two 3-car sets are scheduled to enter revenue service in February 2025, with a further two sets being introduced every year until 2027.[2]

The trains will have lightweight stainless steel car bodies. They will use variable-frequency drive inverters and regenerative braking. Internally, they will feature LCD displays above the train doors.[3] LED lighting will be used throughout.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "中吊り広告はなし! 伊予鉄に新型車両7000系を導入!" [No hanging advertisements! Iyo Railway introduces new 7000 series trains!]. Rail Hobidas (in Japanese). Japan: Neko Publishing. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  2. ^ 伊予鉄道「7000系」郊外電車に新型車両を導入 - 700系は順次廃車に [Iyo Railway announces new "7000 series" suburban trains]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 14 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  3. ^ "伊予鉄道,郊外電車向け新形車両7000系を導入" [Iyo Railway to introduce New 7000 series suburban trains]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2024.