The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) in Japan.
History Entering service on 24 February 2002, 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 Yokohama and JR East's Niitsu factory. A total of 70 cars were built, formed as sets.
Formations , the fleet consists of three 10-car sets and five 8-car sets, formed as follows.
10-car sets + Sets 10701, 10702, and 10708 Car No.12345678910Designation10700 (Tc2)10200 (M2)10100 (M1)10600 (T1)10300 (M3)10600 (T2)10600 (T1)10200 (M2)10100 (M1)10500 (Tc1)EquipmentSIV CPVVVFVVVFSIVCPVVVFNumbering107011070210708102011020310215101011010310115106011060410617103011030210303106021060510618106031060610619102021020410216101021010410116105011050210508
Cars 3, 5, and 9 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph.
8-car sets + Sets 10703 to 10707 Car No.12345678Designation10700 (Tc2)10200 (M2)10100 (M1)10600 (T2)10600 (T1)10200 (M2)10100 (M1)10500 (Tc1)EquipmentSIVCPVVVFSIVCPVVVFNumbering10703107041070510706107071020510207102091021110213101051010710109101111011310607106091061110613106151060810610106121061410616102061020810210102121021410106101081011010112101141050310504105051050610507
Cars 2 and 7 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph.
Key VVVF: Variable frequency drive SIV: Static inverter CP: Compressor
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Special liveries In April 2024, Sotetsu announced that two 10000 series sets would receive retro-styled liveries: set 10705 received a "Nostalgic Wakakusa" livery based on the fleet's original livery, and set 10708 received a "Classic Red Stripe" livery based on Sotetsu's legacy red livery. The two sets returned to revenue service on 18 May 2024, and they were scheduled to carry the liveries until November.
Refurbishment In 2020, 10-car set 10701 received restyled front ends, an all-over "Yokohama Navy Blue" livery, full-colour LED destination displays, and a renovated interior. Sets 10702 and 10703 received a less extensive treatment, which only affected front-end styling and onboard equipment.
Sotetsu announced in April 2024 that three further sets will be refurbished.
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