Seibu 10000 series


The Seibu 10000 series is an electric multiple unit train type operated by the private railway operator Seibu Railway on limited express services in the Tokyo area of Japan since 1993.

Operations

Branded as "NRA" or "New Red Arrow", the trains are used on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe and on Musashi and Chichibu services from Ikebukuro in Tokyo to Hannō and Seibu Chichibu Station.

Formation

As of 1 April 2012, the fleet consists of 12 7-car sets, formed as follows.
Car No.1234567
DesignationTc1M1M2TM3M4Tc2
Numbering10100102001030010400105001060010700

Cars 2, 5, and 6 each have one single-arm pantograph, except set 10112, which has pantographs on cars 2 and 5 only.

History

The first two trains delivered were introduced in December 1993 on Koedo services from Seibu-Shinjuku in Tokyo to Hon-Kawagoe, replacing the former 5000 series Red Arrow trains.
A further three trainsets were delivered in 1994 and introduced on Chichibu services from Ikebukuro in Tokyo to Seibu-Chichibu on 15 October 1994.
The trains were refurbished internally between 2003 and 2008, and the old seats were re-used in Chichibu Railway 6000 series and Izukyu 8000 series trainsets.

Interior

The sets are monoclass with 2+2 abreast reclining seating. Seat pitch is.

Livery variations