Seibu 001 series

The Seibu 001 series (西武001系), also known as "Laview", is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on limited express services in the Tokyo area of Japan. They will replace the 10000 series EMUs currently in service on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Chichibu Line.[1][2]

Seibu 001 series
Set 001-A in March 2019
In service	2019 – Present
Manufacturer	Hitachi
Designer	Kazuyo Sejima
Replaced	Seibu 10000 series
Constructed	2018-
Entered service	16 March 2019
Number under construction	48 vehicles (6 sets)
Number built	8 vehicles (1 set)
Formation	8 cars per trainset
Operator(s)	Seibu Railway
Depot(s)	Kotesashi
Line(s) served	Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Seibu Chichibu Line
Specifications
Car body construction	Aluminum
Doors	1 per side
Maximum speed	120 kilometres per hour (75 mph)
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC overhead catenary
Current collection method	Pantograph
Track gauge	1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

Design

The trains are designed by Kazuyo Sejima, and feature large windows and a rounded front end with an oval windscreen.[3][1]

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  Rounded front
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  Exterior, showing large windows

Formation

The trains consist of eight cars per set.[3]

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of 2+2 seating, with power outlets at all seats.[3] The interior also features wheelchair spaces and a ladies’ powder room.[3] Free WiFi is provided in all cars.[4]

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  Interior
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  Power outlets
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  Seats
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  Passenger information screens
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  Toilet
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  Powder room
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  Cab of a 001 series train

History

Seven sets were ordered as a replacement for the New Red Arrow EMUs.[3] The first set was presented to reporters at Kotesashi depot on February 14, 2019.[5] Entry into revenue service is scheduled for March 16, 2019.[5]

References

1. Kinoshita, Kenji (2018-10-29). "西武鉄道001系「ラビュー」新型特急車両、外観・車内の画像を公開" [Seibu Railway 001 series "Laview" new express train, image of the exterior and car released]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
2. Hosozawa, Ayateru (2018-11-26). "'Laview' replaces 'Red Arrow' for Seibu Railway's express train". The Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
3. "Laview EMUs are ready to roll". railwaygazette.com. Railway Gazette. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
4. "Upgraded express: Seibu Railway's Laview train to debut next spring". The Japan Times Online. 2018-10-29. ISSN 0447-5763. Retrieved 2018-11-23.
5. "西武001系「Laview」が公開される" [Seibu 001 series "Laview" presentation]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-02-16.

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)