Odakyu 20000 series RSE
The Odakyu 20000 series RSE was an electric multiple unit train type operated between 1991 and March 2012 by the private railway operator Odakyu Electric Railway on Asagiri limited express services in Japan.
Operations
Up until 16 March 2012, the 20000 series RSE operated mainly between Odakyu's terminus in Tokyo and JR Central's Numazu Station on the Gotemba Line. On weekends, some trains operated between Shinjuku Station and Hakone-Yumoto Station.Formations
The two 7-car sets were formed as follows, with car 1 at the Odawara and Numazu end.| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Designation | M4c | M3 | T3 | T2 | M2 | T1 | M1c |
| Numbering | 20300 | 20200 | 20250 | 20150 | 20100 | 20050 | 20000 |
| Accommodation | Standard | Standard | Super | Super | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Accommodation | Standard | Standard | Standard | 4-seat compartments | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cars 1, 2, 6, and 7 each had one scissors type pantograph.
Interior
Standard-class seating was arranged 2+2 abreast with a seat pitch of. The "Super seating" on the upper decks of cars 3 and 4 was arranged 2+1 abreast with a seat pitch of. These were also marked as Green cars when operating on JR lines. All passenger saloons were designated no-smoking. cars 2 and 6 were equipped with toilets.History
The first 20000 series RSE set was delivered in December 1990, followed by the second in January 1991. They entered service on Asagiri services from 16 March 1991.In 1992, the 20000 series RSE was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award, presented annually in Japan by the Japan Railfan Club for railway vehicles voted as being the most outstanding design of the year.