Odakyu 5000 series (2019)

The Odakyu 5000 series (小田急5000形, Odakyū 5000-gata) is a commuter electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway in Japan since 26 March 2020.[3]

Odakyu 5000 series
A 5000 series train in March 2020
In service	March 2020 – Present
Manufacturer	Kawasaki Heavy Industries, J-TREC
Constructed	2019-
Entered service	26 March 2020
Number under construction	20 vehicles (2 sets)
Number built	40 vehicles (4 sets)
Formation	10 cars per set
Capacity	144 (end cars)[1] 155 (intermediate cars)[1]
Operator(s)	Odakyu Electric Railway
Specifications
Car length	20,400 mm (66 ft 11 in) (end cars)[2] 20,000 mm (65 ft 7 in) (intermediate cars)[2]
Width	2,900 mm (9 ft 6 in)[2]
Doors	4 pairs per side
Traction system	Variable frequency (SiC-MOSFET)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection method	Pantograph
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formation

The trains are formed as follows, with ten cars per set.[2]

Designation	Tc1	M1	M2	T1	T2	M3	M4	T3	M5	Tc2
Numbering	Kuha 5050	Deha 5000	Deha 5100	Saha 5150	Saha 5250	Deha 5200	Deha 5300	Saha 5350	Deha 5400	Kuha 5450

All motor cars except M5 has one single-arm pantograph.

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating.[1] The interior also features LED lighting, security cameras, and wheelchair spaces.[4]

Technical specifications

The trains use SiC-VVVF technology.[1] The bogies are built by Nippon Sharyo.[4]

History

Odakyu announced initial details of the trains on April 26, 2019.[5] Four sets are built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and two sets are built by Japan Transport Engineering Company.[6] The first train was revealed to the press on November 11, 2019.[6] The train entered service on March 26, 2020.

References

1. Ueshin, Daisuke (November 11, 2019). "小田急電鉄5000形、新型車両を報道公開 - 拡幅車体採用、写真92枚" [Odakyu Electric Railway 5000 series, new vehicle revealed to the public - Wide body adopted, 92 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
2. Fukuoka, Makoto (November 11, 2019). "小田急電鉄の新しい通勤車両「5000形」がお披露目" [Odakyu Electric's new commuter vehicle "5000 series" is unveiled]. Tetsudo Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
3. Japan Railfan Staff (7 February 2020). "Odakyu 5000 Series commences commercial operation on March 26". Japan Railfan (in Japanese). Koyusha Co Ltd. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
4. "小田急12年ぶりの新型通勤車両、「5000形」を見る" [Odakyu's first new commuter vehicle in 12 years, see the "5000 series"]. tetsudo.com (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. November 14, 2019. Archived from the original on November 16, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
5. "小田急、新型の5000形電車を2019年度に導入 車内の「広さ」追求" [Odakyu introduces new 5000 series train in 2019]. trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. April 26, 2019. Archived from the original on November 10, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
6. "小田急，5000形を報道陣に公開" [Odakyu releases 5000 series to the press]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. November 12, 2019. Archived from the original on November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2019.

External links

• Odakyu news release (in Japanese)