Meitetsu 2000 series


The Meitetsu 2000 series is a tilting electric multiple unit train type operated by Nagoya Railroad on limited express services in Japan since January 2005.

Operations

The 2000 series operates as an access train serving Central Japan International Airport, and entered service in January 2005, shortly before the airport opened. The trains made up of 2000 series cars are known as μSky, a combination of "μTicket" which is Meitetsu's ticket for first class seats, plus "sky" in reference to the airport. μSky trains can reach Central Japan International Airport Station from Meitetsu-Nagoya Station in 28 minutes with a maximum speed of 120km/h.
While intended for rapid airport service, this train also serves other routes as a regular limited express train.

Formations

The fleet of 12 four-car sets are formed as shown below, with one trailer car and three motored cars. The Mo 2150 cars were added to the original 3-car sets in 2006.
Car NO.1234
DesignationTcMM1Mc
Numbering2000205021502100

Cars 3 and 4 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph. Car 2 has a toilet.
Each four-car set can carry up to 181 passengers.
The maximum acceleration velocity is 2.3km/h/s and the common deceleration velocity is 3.5km/h/s with an emergency potential of 4.2km/h/s.

Seats and facilities

Seating is arranged 2+2 abreast throughout with a seat pitch of. Each car has four luggage spaces. Each seat has continuous large windows with UV-cut glass and roll-up curtains that can be operated individually by customers.

History

The trains entered service on 29 January 2005, initially formed as a fleet of 10 three-car sets. From 29 April 2006, additional cars were added to the fleet to form 12 4-car sets to cope with demand.

Awards

In October 2005, the 2000 series was awarded the "Good Design" award.
In June 2006, the train was one of the four recipients of the 46th Laurel Prize presented annually by the Japan Railfan Club. A presentation ceremony was held at Central Japan International Airport Station on 4 November 2006.