Tobu N100 series Spacia X | |
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In service | 15 July 2023 – present |
Manufacturer | Hitachi |
Built at | Kasado Works, Kudamatsu |
Family name | A-train |
Replaced | Tobu 100 series |
Constructed | 2022–2024 |
Number built | 24 vehicles (4 sets) |
Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
Operators | Tobu Railway |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Aluminium |
Car length |
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Width | 2.84 m (9 ft 4 in) |
Height | 4.04 m (13 ft 3 in) |
Maximum speed |
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Traction system | Variable frequency (SiC-IGBT hybrid module) |
Traction motors | 165 kW (221 hp) TM-22 three-phase induction motor |
Power output | 2,640 kW (3,540 hp) |
Acceleration | 2.23 km/(h⋅s) (1.39 mph/s) |
Deceleration |
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Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC (overhead wire) |
Current collector(s) | Single-arm pantograph |
Bogies |
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Headlight type | LED |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
Notes/references | |
Sources:[1][2] |
The Tobu N100 series (Japanese: 東武N100系, romanized: Tōbu N100-kei), branded Spacia X (スペーシアX),[3][4] is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train type operated by the private railway operator Tobu Railway on limited express services in Japan since 15 July 2023. A total of four 6-car sets were built by Hitachi to replace the ageing 100 series EMUs which have been in service since 1990.[5]
Details of the N100 series were first announced on 11 November 2021. The N100 series is intended to succeed the 100 series Spacia as Tobu's flagship limited express fleet.[5] Production of the fleet began in fiscal 2022,[6] with the first two sets, N101 and N102, being delivered from Hitachi's Kasado plant from 5 March 2023.[7] The last two sets were delivered from the Hitachi plant from February 2024.[8]
The N100 series fleet entered service from 15 July 2023.[3][4]
The N100 series is part of Hitachi's A-train family, and uses aluminium body construction.[9] It is a recipient of the 2023 Good Design Award.[10]
The N100 series sets are painted in a shade of white[11] that takes influence from the color of the Yomeimon gate at the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine.[12] The end cars are fitted with hexagonal side windows, whose frames are inspired by the Japanese "kumiko" woodworking technique.[12][2]
The train ends each feature an LED panel with 39 LEDs, functioning as a headlight and taillight cluster; when switched on, the headlights form a "T" shape. External LCD destination displays are located at the sides of each car.[13]
The interior consists of the following accommodations:
The N100 series fleet operates between Asakusa and Kinugawa-Onsen (or Tobu-Nikko) stations on the Tobu Skytree, Nikko, and Kinugawa lines. They operate two round trips per day (four on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays).[17]
The N100 series sets consist of four intermediate motored cars with non-powered (trailer) end cars. They are formed as shown below.[2]
← Asakusa
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Car No. | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Designation | N100-1 (Tc1) |
N100-2 (M1) |
N100-3 (M2) |
N100-4 (M3) |
N100-5 (M4) |
N100-6 (Tc2) |