TX-3000 series


The TX-3000 series is a dual-voltage electric multiple unit train type operated by the Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company on the Tsukuba Express line in the Kanto region of Japan.

Formation

The trains are formed as six-car sets. They are prepared for a possible lengthening to eight cars per set.
Sets are formed as follows with car 1 at the Tsukuba end.
Car No.123456
DesignationCT1M1M2M1'M2'CT2
Numbering310032003300340035003600

Interior

Seating accommodation consists of longitudinal seating, with priority seating sections. The interior features passenger information displays and security cameras.

Technical specifications

The trains use SiC-VVVF technology. They have aluminium car bodies and bolsterless bogies.

History

Five six-car sets were ordered in June 2018. The first set was delivered in September 2019, with the remaining sets to be delivered in December 2019 and January 2020. A second set was delivered in December 2019. Two further sets were delivered in January 2020. A fifth set was delivered in March 2020.
The type entered service on 14 March 2020.