Sotetsu 13000 series
| Sotetsu 13000 series | |
|---|---|
| In service | Planned for 2026 |
| Manufacturer | J-TREC |
| Replaced | |
| Number under construction | 8 vehicles (1 set) |
| Operators | Sotetsu |
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 interior design is based on that of the earlier 12000 series, with the 13000 series' end cars each featuring six additional seats over those of the earlier trains.[1]
Operations
The train type will be used across the Sotetsu network.[1] 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.[2]
History
The new train type was first teased by Sotetsu on 7 February 2025.[3] Sotetsu announced additional details for the 13000 series on 25 April 2025. One 8-car train is scheduled to be delivered in fiscal 2025 and enter revenue service in 2026.[4]
See also
- Tobu 80000 series – train type introduced in 2025 as part of similar rightsizing initiatives for the Tobu Urban Park Line
References
- ^ 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.
External links
- April 2025 press release (in Japanese)