Sotetsu 10000 series

Sotetsu 10000 series
300px 8-car set in revisedlivery
In service	2002–Present
Manufacturer	JR East Niitsu, Tokyu Car Corporation
Number built	70 cars (8 sets)
Formation	8 or 10 cars per set
Operator(s)	Sotetsu
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Car length	20 m (66 ft)
Width	2,930 mm (9.61 ft)
Doors	4 pairs per side
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Current collection method	overhead
Safety system(s)	Sōtetsu ATS
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Sotetsu 10000 series (相鉄10000系) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by the private railway operator Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) in Japan.

History

The trains are based on JR East's E231 series design, and were built to replace ageing 5000, 2100, and 6000 series trains. The 10000 series were constructed by Tokyu Car Corporation in Yokomaha and JR East's Niitsu factory. A total of 70 cars were built, formed as sets.

Formations

As of 1 April 2015, the fleet consists of three 10-car sets and five 8-car sets, formed as follows.

(←Yokohama --- Ebina and Shonandai→)

10-car sets

(10701, 10702, 10708)

• 10700-10200-10100-10600-10300-10600-10600-10200-10100-10500

8-car sets

(10703 to 10707)

• 10700-10200-10100-10600-10600-10200-10100-10500

(10100, 10200, 10300 cars are motored. 10600 is a non-motored trailer.)

Liveries

• Soutetu10000.jpg

  10000 series train in original livery, March 2003

• Sotetsu 10000 New color.jpg

  Train in promotional livery, June 2007

Interior

• Sotetsu10000 Inside.jpg

  Interior view