Hanshin 3000 series
The Hanshin 3000 series is an electric multiple unit train type on order by the private railway operator Hanshin Electric Railway for use on express services in Japan.
Design
The 3000 series will carry a "Re Vermilion" colour scheme inspired by the vermilion livery carried by previous Hanshin express trains.The trains will use a SynTRACS variable-frequency traction control system incorporating synchronous reluctance motors, offering approximately 60% energy savings over the earlier 8000 series.