TX-1000 series
The TX-1000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kantō region of Japan since 2005. A total of 84 cars were delivered.Design
TX-1000 series trains are used only on the Akihabara – Moriya section of the Tsukuba Express line, which is electrified at 1,500 V DC.Formation
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Designation | CT1 | M1 | T' | M1' | M2' | CT2 |
| Numbering | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | 1400 | 1500 | 1600 |
Capacity
Total/seated | 147/48 | 158/51 | 158/54 | 158/54 | 158/51 | 147/48 |
| Weight | 30.3 | 33.6 | 26.5 | 33.8 | 31.3 | 30.9 |
Car 2 is fitted with one single-arm pantograph and car 4 is fitted with two.Interior
All seating is arranged longitudinally, allowing more standing passengers in the metropolitan area.History
The first 6-car prototype was built in March 2003 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and 13 more sets were subsequently delivered between March 2004 and January 2005.
