The is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kantō region of Japan since 2005. A total of 84 cars were delivered.
Design The TX-1000 series trains use unpainted double-skin aluminium body construction assembled with friction stir welding. They are used only on the Akihabara – Moriya section of the Tsukuba Express line, which is electrified at 1,500 V DC, as the rest of the line is electrified at 20 kV AC; services beyond Moriya to Tsukuba are operated by dual-voltage TX-2000 series sets only.
Formation
Car No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Designation CT1 M1 T' M1' M2' CT2 Numbering 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 CapacityTotal/seated 147/48 158/51 158/54 158/54 158/51 147/48 Weight (t) 30.3 33.6 26.5 33.8 31.3 30.9
Car 2 is fitted with one single-arm pantograph and car 4 is fitted with two.
Interior Passenger accommodation consists of longitudinal bucket-style seating throughout.
History The first 6-car prototype was built in March 2003 by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and 13 more sets were subsequently delivered between March 2004 and January 2005.
References
External links
Tsukuba Express TX-1000 information Kawasaki Heavy Industries product information