Keisei 3100 series

The Keisei 3100 series (京成3100形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Keisei Electric Railway on Narita Sky Access Line services.

Keisei 3100 series
Set 3151 in March 2020
Manufacturer	Nippon Sharyo
Constructed	2019–
Entered service	26 October 2019
Number built	32 vehicles (4 sets)
Number in service	32 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation	8 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	3151–
Operator(s)	Keisei Electric Railway
Line(s) served	Narita Sky Access Line
Specifications
Car length	18,000 mm (59 ft 1 in)
Width	2,845 mm (9 ft 4.0 in)
Height	4,050 mm (13 ft 3 in)
Doors	3 pairs per side
Maximum speed	120 km/h (75 mph)
Traction system	IGBT/SiC-hybrid-VVVF (Toyo Denki)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method	Pantograph
Safety system(s)	C-ATS
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in)

Formation

The fleet consists of four eight-car sets.[1]

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Designation	M2c	M1	T	M2	M1'	T	M1	M2c
Weight (t)	33.6	34.2	28.0	31.5	33.8	28.0	34.2	33.6

• Car 5 is equipped with one pantograph. Cars 2 and 7 are equipped with two pantographs each.[1]

Interior

The interior includes passenger information displays, security cameras,[2] and wheelchair spaces.[3] Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating and includes foldable seats, in order to provide more space for luggage.[1]

Technical specifications

The trains use IGBT/SiC-hybrid-VVVF inverters made by Toyo Denki.

History

Two eight-car sets were built in 2019.[1] The trains entered service on October 26, 2019.[4] Delivery of a third set, set 3153, began on July 7, 2020.[5]

The 80000 series trains of Shin-Keisei Electric Railway are based on the 3100 series.[6]

References

1. Ueshin, Daisuke (October 14, 2019). "京成電鉄3100形、新型車両の概要は - 利用者の声受け座席に工夫も" [Keisei Electric Railway 3100 series, an overview of the new vehicle]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
2. "2019年秋デビュー、15年ぶりの新形式車両「3100形」を導入――京成電鉄発表" [2019 autumn debut, introduction of new model "3100 series" for the first time in 15 years - Keisei Electric Railway announced]. tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. April 11, 2019. Archived from the original on September 23, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
3. "京成電鉄，3100形を報道陣に公開". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
4. "京成3100形が営業運転を開始" [Keisei 3100 series starts commercial operation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 27, 2019. Archived from the original on October 29, 2019. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
5. "京成3100形3153編成が甲種輸送される". Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. July 9, 2020. Archived from the original on July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
6. "京成１６年ぶり新型車　成田スカイアクセス線・訪日客、バリアフリーに対応　犯罪抑止へ防犯カメラも" [Keisei's new model for the first time in 16 years, Narita Sky Access Line ・ Visitors to Japan, also security cameras, barrier-free]. chibanippo.co.jp (in Japanese). CHIBA NIPPO CO.,LTD. April 13, 2019. Archived from the original on July 25, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)