Sotetsu 12000 series

The Sotetsu 12000 series (相鉄12000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) in Japan. A total of six ten-car sets were ordered for use on Sōtetsu Shin-Yokohama Line services.[2]

Sotetsu 12000 series
Sotetsu 12000 series on the Izumino Line in April 2019
Manufacturer	J-TREC
Family name	Sustina S24 Series
Constructed	2018–
Number built	60 cars (6 sets)
Number in service	60 cars (6 sets)
Formation	10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Sotetsu
Specifications
Car body construction	Stainless steel
Doors	4 pairs per side
Traction system	IGBT-VVVF
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection method	Pantograph
Safety system(s)	TASC[1]
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Formation

The trains are formed as ten-car sets. The sets are formed as shown below.[3]

Car No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Designation	Tc2	M6	M5	M4	M3	T2	T1	M2	M1	Tc1
Numbering	12100	12200	12300	12400	12500	12600	12700	12800	12900	12000
Weight (t)	31.6	31.1	33.1	34.0	34.0	29.7	30.3	34.0	33.4	31.3

Interior

The interior is based on the interior of the 20000 series[4] and has LED lighting which adjusts automatically according to the time of day. Spaces for wheelchairs and stollers are also provided.[5]

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  Interior view
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  Wheelchair space

Technical specifications

The trains are built by J-TREC as part of their "Sustina S24 Series" design,[1] and use VVVF-IGBT technology.[4] They have stainless steel car bodies,[6] which carry the "Yokohama Navy Blue" corporate livery.[5]

History

In April 2018, Sotetsu announced the introduction of a new train type for Sōtetsu JR Link Line services.[7] The first set was delivered from J-TREC in December 2018.[8] Entry into revenue-earning service is scheduled for spring 2019. All six sets are scheduled to be introduced by the end of 2019.[4]

See also

• Sotetsu 20000 series

References

1. Kamishin, Daisuke (October 3, 2018). "相鉄12000系、JR線直通の新型車両2019年春デビュー! 20000系を踏襲" [Sotetsu 12000 series, JR-line new model debut in spring 2019! Follows 20000 series]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
2. Fukuoka, Makoto (December 18, 2018). "車掌は"そうにゃん"！？姿を現した相鉄新横浜線 JR直通用「12000系」" [The conductor is "Sō Nyan"!? Sotetsu Shin-Yokohama Line 12000 series for JR link line] (in Japanese). Tetsudo Shimbun. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
3. Fukuoka, Makoto (March 28, 2019). "相鉄・JR直通線用新型車両「12000系」お披露目" [New model "12000 series" for Sotetsu and JR direct lines unveiled] (in Japanese). Tetsudo Shimbun. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
4. "相鉄12000系、新型車両が登場「そうにゃん」の姿も - 来春デビュー". news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. December 18, 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
5. "相鉄，2019年春にJR直通線用新形車両「12000系」を導入" [Sotetsu introduces new model "12000 series" for JR link line in the spring of 2019]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 3, 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
6. "相模鉄道株式会社向け新型車両「12000系」の製造を担当します" (PDF). j-trec.co.jp (in Japanese). Japan Transport Engineering Company. October 3, 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
7. "２０１８年度鉄道・バス設備投資計画" [Investment plan for railway and bus facilities in 2018] (PDF). Sotetsu news letter (in Japanese). April 26, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
8. "相鉄、JR直通線用新型車両「12000系」が車両基地に到着" [New Sotetsu 12000 series for JR link line arrives at vehicle base] (in Japanese). Tetsudo Shimbun. December 21, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2019.

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)
• Sotetsu news release (in Japanese)