The is a commuter

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operated by

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(Meitetsu) on the

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and inter-running services through the Nagoya Subway

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in Japan since 2002. They operate alongside the

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introduced in 2003.

Design

The 300 series is Meitetsu's first train type to use

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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. 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.

References

External links

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Meitetsu's description of the 300 series

{{Meitetsu trainsets Electric multiple units of Japan Nippon Sharyo multiple units 300 series Train-related introductions in 2002 1500 V DC multiple units of Japan