Sotetsu 13000 series
| Sotetsu 13000 series | |
|---|---|
| In service | Planned for 30 March 2026 |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Built at | Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama |
| Replaced | |
| Constructed | 2025– |
| Number built | 8 vehicles (1 set) |
| Formation | 8 cars per trainset |
| Operator | Sagami Railway |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Stainless steel |
| Car length |
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| Width | 2,950 mm (9 ft 8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
| Acceleration | 3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s) |
| Deceleration | 5.0 km/(h⋅s) (3.1 mph/s) |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Notes/references | |
| Specifications[1] | |
The Sotetsu 13000 series (Japanese: 相鉄13000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type on order by the private railway operator Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) for use on commuter services in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Design
The 13000 series is built on J-TREC's Sustina platform.[2] The trains inherit the underfloor equipment and interior design used with the earlier 12000 series, but the 13000 series' end cars each feature six additional seats.[3][2]
Operations
The train type will be used across the Sotetsu network.[3] Instead of being formed of 10 cars like the 8000 and 9000 series trainsets the new trains are due to replace, Sotetsu decided that initial 13000 series sets would use an 8-car formation, citing population trends along the railway. However, Sotetsu expressed that it was willing to reconsider its plans if needed.[4]
History
The new train type was first teased by Sotetsu on 7 February 2025.[5] Sotetsu announced additional details for the 13000 series on 25 April 2025.
The first set was delivered from the J-TREC plant in Yokohama in November 2025.[6] It is scheduled to enter revenue service on 30 March 2026.[7][8]
See also
- Tobu 80000 series – train type introduced in 2025 as part of similar rightsizing initiatives for the Tobu Urban Park Line
References
- ^ "Sagami Railway unveils sea-creature inspired Series 13000 EMU". railwaygazette.com. ProMedia Group UK. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
- ^ a b 相鉄線の「他社線に直通しない新型車両」今月デビュー！ ボックスシートがある車両はいずれ見納めに 今後の見通しは？ [Sotetsu Line's "new train that doesn't run directly to other lines" debuts this month! This will be the last time we see trains with box seats. What are the prospects for the future?]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague. 9 March 2026. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ a b 相鉄「13000系」新型車両2026年春デビュー! 第1編成は相鉄線内のみ [Sotetsu unveils new "13000 series" train type scheduled for introduction in Spring 2026! The first 8-car train to only be used on the Sotetsu Line]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 25 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ 相鉄線の新型車両が「8両」の理由とは？ “置き換え対象”は10両編成 「相鉄らしい車両」が見納めに!? [Why is the new Sotetsu Line train "8 cars"? The "replacement target" is the 10-car "traditionally Sotetsu" trains!]. Traffic News (in Japanese). Japan: Mediavague. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ 相鉄13000系、新型車両を導入 - 前照灯は「未来を見つめる目」表現 [New Sotetsu 13000 series train introduced – headlights express "eyes looking into the future"]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "相鉄、新型車両13000系が到着 - 2026年春の営業運転開始へ準備進む" [Sotetsu's new 13000 series train arrives - preparations are underway for commercial operation in spring 2026]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). Japan: Mynavi Corporation. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ 相鉄の新型車両「13000系」営業開始時期や運行路線など発表 車内外イメージも [Sotetsu's new "13000 series" train announced, including start date and route, interior and exterior images]. Railway Pressnet (in Japanese). 25 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- ^ 新型車両「13000系」3月30日（月）営業運転開始【相模鉄道】 [New "13000 Series" train begins commercial operation on Monday, March 30 [Sagami Railway]]. Sagami Railway (in Japanese). 8 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
External links
- April 2025 press release (in Japanese)