Nishitetsu 6000 series

The Nishitetsu 6000 series (西鉄6000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Nishitetsu in Japan since 1993.

Cars delivered with VVVF inverters in 1995 are designated as 6050 series.

6000 series
6000 series trains are formed as follows, with three or four cars per set.

Nine sets are on the active roster.

6050 series
6050 series trains are formed as follows, with three or four cars per set.

Seven sets are on the active roster.

Interior
Seating consists of longitudinal seating throughout.

History
A total of 16 sets (59 vehicles) were delivered in 3-car and 4-car sets between 1993 and 1995.

Refurbishment
The seven 6050 series sets underwent a refurbishment programme between 2016 and 2019.

The Rail Kitchen Chikugo
The Rail Kitchen Chikugo (stylized as THE RAIL KITCHEN CHIKUGO) is a sightseeing train which runs on the Tenjin Ōmuta line. It features an onboard restaurant featuring various dishes and local delicacies.

The train is formed from 6050 series set 6053. During refurbishment, this 4-car set was reformed into a 3-car set with spare intermediate car 6253 being scrapped. Operations of The Rail Kitchen Chikugo began on 24 March 2019.