The is a commuter

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(EMU) train type operated by

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(Meitetsu) in Japan since 2008.

Formation

Trains are formed as follows. The M1 and M2 cars each have one single-arm pantograph.

Interior

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History

The first 4-car set was built in 2008 for use on the

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, entering service on 1 October 2008. Two more sets were delivered in April and May 2009, followed by two more sets in October and November 2009. Two sets were delivered during fiscal 2011, bringing the total fleet to 32 vehicles (8 sets) by March 2012. Five sets were delivered during spring and summer of 2012, and three sets each in early 2013 and 2014. The 4000 series now consists of 18 four-car sets, thus completely replacing the older types 6000, 6600 and 6750. Since April 2014, the 4000 series has been the only train type on the Seto Line.

References

External links

Meitetsu 4000 series
(Nippon Sharyo)

(Japan Railfan Magazine) {{DEFAULTSORT:Meitetsu 4000 Series Electric multiple units of Japan

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