Seibu 10000 series
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The is a limited express electric multiple unit
type operated by Seibu Railway
in Japan since 1993, branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow". The trains are used on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe
and on Musashi and Chichibu services from Ikebukuro
in Tokyo to Hannō
and Seibu Chichibu Station.
Cars 2, 5, and 6 each have one single-arm pantograph, except set 10112, which has pantographs on cars 2 and 5 only.
, replacing the former 5000 series Red Arrow trains.
A further three trainsets were delivered in 1994 and introduced on Chichibu services from Ikebukuro
in Tokyo to Seibu-Chichibu
on 15 October 1994.
The trains were refurbished internally between 2003 and 2008, and the old seats were re-used in Chichibu Railway 6000 series
and Izukyu 8000 series trainsets.
Electric multiple unit
An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...
type operated by Seibu Railway
Seibu Railway
is a conglomerate based in Tokorozawa, Japan, with principal business areas in railways, tourism and real estate. Seibu Railway's operations are concentrated in northwest Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture; the name "Seibu" is an abbreviation of "west Musashi," referring to the historic name for this area...
in Japan since 1993, branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow". The trains are used on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe
Hon-Kawagoe Station
is a Seibu Railway station located in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan. The station is the terminal of the Seibu Shinjuku Line, which links Tokyo and Kawagoe. This is one of three main stations of the city; the other two are Kawagoe Station and Kawagoeshi Station....
and on Musashi and Chichibu services from Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro Station
is a railway station located in the Ikebukuro district of Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. With 2.71 million passengers on an average daily in 2007, it is the second-busiest train station in the world , and the busiest station in the Tobu, Seibu and Tokyo Metro networks. It primarily serves commuters from...
in Tokyo to Hannō
Hanno Station
is a railway station in Hannō, Saitama, Japan. This station is served by the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. Hannō is the 26th station leaving from Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.-Adjacent stations:...
and Seibu Chichibu Station.
Formation
The sets are formed as follows.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Tc1 | M1 | M2 | T | M3 | M4 | Tc2 |
| Numbering | 10100 | 10200 | 10300 | 10400 | 10500 | 10600 | 10700 |
Cars 2, 5, and 6 each have one single-arm pantograph, except set 10112, which has pantographs on cars 2 and 5 only.
History
The first two trains delivered were introduced in December 1993 on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-KawagoeHon-Kawagoe Station
is a Seibu Railway station located in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan. The station is the terminal of the Seibu Shinjuku Line, which links Tokyo and Kawagoe. This is one of three main stations of the city; the other two are Kawagoe Station and Kawagoeshi Station....
, replacing the former 5000 series Red Arrow trains.
A further three trainsets were delivered in 1994 and introduced on Chichibu services from Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro Station
is a railway station located in the Ikebukuro district of Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. With 2.71 million passengers on an average daily in 2007, it is the second-busiest train station in the world , and the busiest station in the Tobu, Seibu and Tokyo Metro networks. It primarily serves commuters from...
in Tokyo to Seibu-Chichibu
Seibu-Chichibu Station
is a railway station in Chichibu, Saitama, Japan.Although the station is the terminus station of the Seibu Chichibu Line, some Seibu trains continue to Mitsumineguchi Station on the Chichibu Main Line of Chichibu Railway via a crossover between the two lines...
on 15 October 1994.
The trains were refurbished internally between 2003 and 2008, and the old seats were re-used in Chichibu Railway 6000 series
Chichibu Railway 6000 series
The is an electric multiple unit train type for express services operated by Chichibu Railway in Japan since 2006.-Formation:The DeHa 6100 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.-History:...
and Izukyu 8000 series trainsets.