- Source: Meitetsu 6600 series
The Meitetsu 6600 series (名鉄6600系) is a commuter electric multiple unit type operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan from 1978 to 2013. The EMU was only used on the Meitetsu Seto Line.
Background
In the plan for subway constructions by Nagoya, the Seto Line was intended to have thorough service with the subway from Ozone Station. This plan was scrapped by the city after the construction plan was being shaped. However, Meitetsu made an agreement with the city in 1971 to connect Seto Line with Sakai Station. Because of this, the overhead voltage of the line was raised to 1,500V, and a new underground route was constructed for the urban areas of the line. The construction started in 1978. For the rolling stock after the construction, Meitetsu 3780 series was transferred to the line for express services, but fast acceleration was demanded for rolling stocks for local services to run through the line without waiting on sidetracks between express services. Meitetsu planned to build 12 cars based on Meitetsu 6000 series, which was being used in Nagoya Main Line.
History
Following the introduction of the 4000 series on the Seto Line, the 6600 series fleet was retired by 3 March 2013.
References
Eiichi Aoki (1986). "History of Nagoya Railways"
清水武「名古屋鉄道の輸送・運転業務に携わって」『鉄道ピクトリアル』第771号、電気車研究会、January 2006、124-131p.
