Odakyū 20000 series RSE

Odakyu 20000 series RSE

Odakyu 20000 series RSE, October 2009
In service March 1991–March 2012
Family name Romancecar
Number built 14 vehicles (2 sets)
Number in service 14 vehicles (2 sets)
Formation 7 cars per set
Operator Odakyu Electric Railway
Depot(s) Kitami
Specifications
Car length 20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Traction system VVVF
Electric system(s) 1,500 V DC
Current collection method Overhead lines
Braking system(s) Regenerative brake
Safety system(s) ATS (OM)
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Odakyū 20000 series RSE (小田急20000形?) (Resort Super Express) is an electric multiple unit train type operated since 1991 by Odakyu Electric Railway on Asagiri limited express services in Japan.

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Operations

The 20000 series RSE operates mainly between Odakyu's Shinjuku terminus in Tokyo and JR Central's Numazu Station on the Gotemba Line. On weekends, some trains operate between Shinjuku Station and Hakone-Yumoto Station.

Formations

The two 7-car sets are formed as follows.[1]

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

Cars 2, 6, and 7 each have one scissors type pantograph.[1]

Interior

All passenger saloons are designated no-smoking.[1] cars 2 and 6 are equipped with toilets.[1]

History

The 20000 series RSE sets entered service on Asagiri services from 16 March 1991.[2]

The 20000 series sets are scheduled to be withdrawn on 16 March 2012,[3] and replaced by 60000 series MSE 6-car sets on Asagiri services from the start of the revised timetable on 17 March 2012.[4]

See also

Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Odaky%C5%AB_20000_series_RSE Odakyū 20000 series RSE] at Wikimedia Commons

References

  • "Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō" Magazine, May 2007 issue
  1. ^ a b c d 私鉄車両編成表 2011 [Private Railway Rolling Stock Formations - 2011]. Japan: JRR. July 2011. p. 56. ISBN 978-4-330-22711-5. 
  2. ^ 列車名鑑1995 [Train Name Directory 1995]. Japan: Railway Journal. August 1995. 
  3. ^ "ロマンスカー・HiSE、ロマンスカー・RSE、通勤車両5000形 “特設サイト”開設 “引退記念イベント”開催!! [Special Website Set Up to Mark Withdrawal of HiSe and RSE Romancecars and 5000 series Commuter Train]" (in Japanese) (pdf). News Release. Japan: Odakyu Electric Railway. 16 December 2011. http://www.odakyu.jp/program/info/data.info/6815_7013180_.pdf. Retrieved 17 December 2011. 
  4. ^ "2012年3月17日(土) ダイヤ改正を実施します。 [Timetable Revision Takes Effect from Saturday 17 March 2012]" (in Japanese) (pdf). News Release. Japan: Odakyu Electric Railway. 16 December 2011. http://www.odakyu.jp/program/info/data.info/6813_2421858_.pdf. Retrieved 16 December 2011. 

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