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The Sotetsu 10000 series (相鉄10000系) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) commuter train type operated by the private railway operator Sagami Railway (Sotetsu) in Japan.
History
Entering service on 24 February 2002, the trains are based on JR East's E231 series design, and were built to replace ageing 5000, 2100, and 6000 series trains.: 28–29 The 10000 series were constructed by Tokyu Car Corporation in Yokohama and JR East's Niitsu factory. A total of 70 cars were built, formed as sets.
Formations
As of 1 April 2016, the fleet consists of three 10-car sets and five 8-car sets, formed as follows.
= 10-car sets
=Cars 3, 5, and 9 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph.
= 8-car sets
=Cars 2 and 7 are each equipped with one single-arm pantograph.
= Key
=VVVF: Variable frequency drive
SIV: Static inverter
CP: Compressor
Liveries
Interior
Refurbishment
In 2020, 10-car set 10701 received restyled car ends, an all-over "Yokohama Navy Blue" livery, and a renovated interior. Sets 10702 and 10703 received a less extensive treatment, which only affected front end styling and onboard equipment.
Sotetsu announced in April 2024 that three further sets will be refurbished.
References
Further reading
相模鉄道 10000系 [Sagami Railway 10000 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine (in Japanese). Vol. 42, no. 492. Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. April 2002. pp. 67–73.