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The Sendai City Transportation Bureau has announced that the new 3000 series train on the Nanboku Line will begin operational service on October 24, 2024 (Thursday).

Features of the New 3000 Series Train

Operational Start Date:
October 24, 2024 (Thursday)

Design:

  • Theme: "Evolution from the Nanboku Line Vehicles"
  • Line Color: Green
  • Front Shape: Inherited the "bent shape" of the 1000N series

Interior:

  • Color Scheme: Based on white and green, following the color pattern of the 1000N series
  • Seat Pattern: Inspired by the zelkova tree-lined street of Jozenji-dori

Interior Environment:

  • Cooling Capacity: Increased by 1.5 times
  • Body: Aluminum double structure and use of double-glazed windows for improved sound insulation

Universal Design:

  • Increased wheelchair and stroller spaces by two locations
  • Lower floor design: Reduced the gap between the platform and the current vehicles, which is about 7 cm and a height difference of about 6 cm, to approximately 3 cm (adjustable with gap adjustment materials) and a height difference of about 2 cm in the new vehicles, facilitating smoother boarding and alighting.

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