Shin-Keisei 80000 series

The Shin-Keisei 80000 series (新京成80000形) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Shin-Keisei Electric Railway since December 2019. It shares a common design with the Keisei 3100 series.[2]

Shin-Keisei 80000 series
Set 80016 near Tokiwadaira Station in January 2020
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Constructed2019
Entered serviceDecember 27, 2019
Number built6 vehicles (1 set)
Number in service6 vehicles (1 set)
Formation6 cars per set
Fleet numbers80016
CapacityEnd car: 122 (43 seated)[1]
Intermediate car: 133 (49 seated)[1]
Operator(s)Shin-Keisei Electric Railway
Line(s) servedShin-Keisei Line
Specifications
Doors3 pairs per side
Maximum speed
  • 120 km/h (75 mph) (design)[1]
  • 85 km/h (55 mph) (on Shin-Keisei Line)[1]
Traction systemSiC-VVVF
Three-phase motors
Power output155 kW (208 hp)[2]
Acceleration3.5 km/h/s[1]
Deceleration4.0 km/h/s (service)[1]
4.5 km/h/s (emergency)[1]
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC overhead lines
Current collection methodPantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

Design

The trains were jointly designed with Keisei Electric Railway[3] and feature Shin-Keiseis "gentle pink" corporate design.[2]

Formations

The 80000 series is formed as follows, with six cars per set.[1]

Designation Mc1M2T3T4M5Mc6
Numbering Moha 80001Moha 80002Saha 80003Saha 80004Moha 80005Moha 80006

Technical specifications

The trains use SiC-VVVF technology and three-phase motors.[2]

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating, providing a seating capacity of 43 in the end cars and 49 in the intermediate cars.[1] The interior also includes passenger information displays and security cameras.[4]

History

In April 2019, Shin-Keisei announced its plans to introduce a new six-car train in Winter 2019.[5]

Delivery from the Nippon Sharyo plant in Toyokawa began in October 2019.[3]

A public trial run was to be held on December 21, 2019.[6] The train entered service on December 27, 2019.[7]

The Keisei 3100 series used on the Narita Sky Access Line are eight-car EMUs based on this series of trains.[8]

References

  1. Kamishin, Daisuke (December 9, 2019). "新京成電鉄80000形 12/27デビュー! 新型車両を報道公開、写真82枚" [Shin-Keisei Electric Railway 80000 series 12/27 debut! New vehicle released to the press, 82 photos]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  2. "新京成14年ぶりの新型「80000形」 共同開発でも独自仕様さまざま" [Shin-Keisei's new model "80000 series", the first in 14 years]. tetsudo.com (in Japanese). ASAHI INTERACTIVE, Inc. December 9, 2019. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  3. "新京成電鉄80000形80016編成が甲種輸送される" [Shin-Keisei Electric Railway 80000 series 80016 is transported]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. October 10, 2019. Archived from the original on October 16, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  4. "新京成14年ぶりの新型「80000形電車」登場 年末運転開始へ 「8」の数字を使う理由とは". trafficnews.jp (in Japanese). Mediavague Co., ltd. December 9, 2019. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  5. "80000形、今冬登場――新京成電鉄に14年ぶりの新形式車両。同日発表された京成電鉄3100形との相違点・類似点は?" [80000 series, appearing this winter - Shin-Keisei Electric Railway for the first time in 14 years. What are the differences and similarities with the Keisei Electric Railway 3100 series announced on the same day?]. tetsudo-ch.com (in Japanese). EXPRESS Co., Ltd. April 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  6. Sasaki, Yasuhiro (November 20, 2019). "新京成電鉄80000形、新型車両デビュー前に一般向け試乗会12/21開催" [Shin-Keisei Electric Railway 80000 series, test drive for the general public on 12/21 before the new vehicle's debut]. news.mynavi.jp (in Japanese). Mynavi Corporation. Archived from the original on November 21, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  7. "【新京成】80000形が営業運転を開始" [(Shin-Keisei) 80000 series start commercial operation]. rail.hobidas.com (in Japanese). Neko Publishing. December 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  8. "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 January 17, 2021.
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