The is a rapid transit electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by Osaka Municipal Subway (now Osaka Metro) 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 Tanimachi Line.
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. These 30000 series sets were the final new subway rolling stock to be ordered by the Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau before it was privatised in 2018.
Formations
6-car sets , the Tanimachi Line fleet consists of 23 six-car trainsets (thirteen 30000 series and ten 30000A series) and are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Yao-Minami end.
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Designation Tec1 Mb1' T' Mb2 Ma2 Tec2 Numbering 326xx 321xx 328xx 323xx 322xx 329xx
Car 3 is designated as a women-only car (rush hour only).
10-car sets , the Midōsuji Line fleet consists of 22 ten-car trainsets and are formed as follows, with car 1 at the Nakamozu end.
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Designation Tec2 Ma2 Mb2 T T' Mb1' Te Mb1 Ma1 Tec1 Numbering 319xx 312xx 313xx 315xx 318xx 314xx 317xx 311xx 310xx 316xx
Car 6 is designated as a women-only car (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.
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 were ordered.
The fleet began operation in July 2022 on Osaka Metro Chūō Line and Kintetsu Keihanna Line through services. Following Expo 2025, the fleet was gradually transferred to the Tanimachi Line.
Fleet history The build history for the fleet is as shown below.
Set No. Manufacturer Date delivered 31601 ? ? 31602 Kawasaki Heavy Industries 16 December 2013 31603 10 April 2014 31604 32601 ? ? 32602 ? ? 32603 ? ? 32604 ? ? 32605 ? ? 32606 ? ? 32607 ? ? 32608 Kinki Sharyo 2 October 2012 32609 14 December 2012 32610 12 February 2013 32611 4 June 2013 32612 12 August 2013 32613 17 September 2013
References
External links
Osaka Municipal Transport Bureau website Kinki Sharyo 30000 series details Preview of the new 30000 series trains for Midōsuji Line