The is a commuter electric multiple unit operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) on the Meitetsu Komaki Line and inter-running services through the Nagoya Subway Kamiiida Line in Japan since 2002. They operate alongside the Nagoya Municipal Subway 7000 series introduced in 2003.
Design The 300 series is Meitetsu's first train type to use stainless steel construction. Its design served as a basis for the 3300 and 3150 series introduced in 2004.
Internally, the trains are equipped with a mixture of longitudinal and transverse seating, with transverse seats at the ends of each car. Priority seating and wheelchair spaces are provided.
Formation The trainsets are formed as follows. Car No. 1 2 3 4 Designation Ku 310(Tc1) Mo 320(M2) Mo 330(M1) Ku 340(Tc2) Weight (t) 30.4 37.0 34.6 30.4 CapacityTotal/seated 130/39 135/46 135/46 130/39
The M1 and M2 cars are each fitted with one single-arm pantograph.
History The first cars were delivered in 2002, entering service from April 2002.
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Meitetsu's description of the 300 series Manufacturer's description of the 300 series