Chichibu Railway 7800 series


The Chichibu Railway 7800 series is a 2-car electric multiple unit train type operated by the Japanese private railway operator Chichibu Railway on Chichibu Main Line local services since 16 March 2013.

Overview

The first 2-car train was converted from former Tokyu 8090 series cars in 2012 by Tokyu Techo Systems. Conversion details include the removal of electrical equipment from one former motored car, the addition two lozenge-type pantographs on the DeHa 7800 car, and the addition of new cab ends.

Formations

The 2-car sets are formed as follows, with one motored car and one non-powered trailer car. The DeHa 7800 car is at the end.
DesignationMcTc
Numbering78017901
Weight 34.930.9
Capacity 140/45139/48

The DeHa 7800 car is fitted with two lozenge-type pantographs.

History

The first set was rebuilt by Tokyu Techno Systems in December 2012. It entered service from the start of the revised timetable on 16 March 2013.

Build details

The conversion histories and former identities of the fleet are as shown below.
Set No.Car No.Tokyu numberingConversion date
7801DeHa 7801DeHa 849015 March 2013
7801KuHa 7901DeHa 829015 March 2013
7802DeHa 7802DeHa 849415 November 2013
7802KuHa 7902DeHa 829815 November 2013
7803DeHa 7803DeHa 849624 February 2014
7803KuHa 7903DeHa 828224 February 2014
7804DeHa 7804DeHa 849520 March 2014
7804KuHa 7904DeHa 828020 March 2014