Sotetsu 12000 series


The Sotetsu 12000 series is an electric multiple unit train type on order by the private railway operator Sagami Railway in Japan. A total of six ten-car sets were ordered for use on Sōtetsu Shin-Yokohama Line services.

Formation

The trains are formed as ten-car sets. The sets are formed as shown below.
Car No.12345678910
DesignationTc2M6M5M4M3T2T1M2M1Tc1
Numbering12100122001230012400125001260012700128001290012000
Weight 31.631.133.134.034.029.730.334.033.431.3

Interior

The interior is based on the interior of the 20000 series and has LED lighting which adjusts automatically according to the time of day. Spaces for wheelchairs and stollers are also provided.

Technical specifications

The trains are built by J-TREC as part of their "Sustina S24 Series" design, and use VVVF-IGBT technology. They have stainless steel car bodies, which carry the "Yokohama Navy Blue" corporate livery.

History

In April 2018, Sotetsu announced the introduction of a new train type for Sōtetsu JR Link Line services. The first set was delivered from J-TREC in December 2018. Entry into revenue-earning service is scheduled for spring 2019. All six sets are scheduled to be introduced by the end of 2019.