The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Sanyo Electric Railway in Japan since June 1997.
Design The trains are based on the earlier 5000 series design, and incorporate improvements to reduce noise and facilitate maintenance.
Formation , two 6-car sets were in service, formed as follows with three motored "M" cars per set.
Designation Tc1 M1 M2 T M3 Tc2 Numbering 563x 523x 523x 553x 523x 563x Weight (t) 28.3 33.7 33.1 24.4 33.7 28.3 Capacity (total/seated) 120/36 130/42 130/42 130/42 130/42 120/36
The M1 and M3 cars are each fitted with two scissors-type pantographs.
Interior Passenger accommodation consists of transverse seating arranged 2+1 abreast, with seat backs that can be flipped over automatically to face the direction of travel.
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