Hanshin 3000 series
| Hanshin 3000 series | |
|---|---|
| Replaced | 8000 series |
| Entered service | Planned for 2027 |
| Formation | 6 cars per trainset |
| Operators | Hanshin |
| Specifications | |
| Traction system | Variable frequency |
| Traction motors | Synchronous reluctance motor |
The Hanshin 3000 series (Japanese: 阪神3000系, romanized: Hanshin 3000-kei) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) 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.[1]
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.[2]
Operations
The 3000 series is planned to enter revenue service in 2027 to gradually replace the ageing 8000 series fleet.[3] The train type will also allow for a joint introduction of reserved-seat services in one car.[4]
References
- ^ 阪神電気鉄道、新型車両3000系を導入 - 座席指定サービスを開始へ [Hanshin Electric Railway to introduce new 3000 series trains and seat reservation service]. Mynavi News (in Japanese). 10 March 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ 阪神，新形急行用車両「3000系」を2027年春に導入 〜座席指定サービスを導入へ〜 [Hanshin to introduce new "3000 series" express train in spring 2027]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
- ^ 阪神電鉄社長「座席指定車両､山陽･近鉄と乗り入れ意欲」 [Hanshin Electric Railway president "willing to share reserved-seating services with Sanyo and Kintetsu"]. The Nikkei (in Japanese). 1 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ 阪神、新型車両「3000系」2027年春導入へ 同社初の座席指定サービスも 既存車両のデザインにも変化あり！ [Hanshin to introduce new "3000 series" trains in spring 2027, including the company's first reserved-seat service; changes to existing train designs too!]. Tetsudo Channel (in Japanese). 10 March 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.