Osaka Metro's new "30000A series", the difference from the existing train

Osaka Metro announced on December 9, 2021 that it will introduce a new model "400 series" and a new model "30000A series" to the Chuo Line.

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The new 400 series is positioned as a "replacement vehicle for the 20 series trains that operate on the Chuo Line and a replacement vehicle for the 24 series trains that are diverted to other lines." On the other hand, the 30000A series is a further improvement of the 30000 series rolling stock, which started operating on the Midosuji Line in 2011, for use on the Chuo Line. introduced for the purpose.

The 30000A series is scheduled to start operating in July 2022, with 6 cars x 10 trainsets. After the Expo, it will be diverted to the Tanimachi Line. (The 400 series is scheduled to start operating in April 2023)

The characteristics of the Chuo Line 30000A series trains are their design

The body shape is the same as the Midosuji Line 30000 series trains, and the exterior design has been greatly changed. While leaving the line color, we have changed the line color band so far. According to Osaka Metro, it's a novel design that has never been seen before.

“Sparkle Dots” represent a new future in which people, cities, and vehicles are more organically connected than ever before, symbolizing the liveliness of Osaka and the shining appearance of its people.

The meaning of each dot differs depending on the color: white = people walking in the city, Earl Gray = streetscape, and green = Osaka Metro vehicles. The future society is expressed in gold, and it means that all the elements that exist there "gather" and "connect" randomly with diversity.

The interior of the train is based on the existing Midosuji Line 30000 series, and the design has been greatly changed. First, the color of the outer fabric of the seat differs between the back and the seat. The back is gold yellow and the seat is turquoise blue. By placing the center of gravity downward, the entire interior of the car is bright, light, and refreshing. The sparkle dots are arranged not only on the exterior but also on the interior of the car, creating an exciting feeling of a new future.

In addition, the following features can be cited as efforts to improve comfort, convenience, safety, and barrier-free. Many of these are the same as the new "400 series" trains that will be introduced at the same time as the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

・The height of the luggage rack has been lowered by 100 mm for all vehicles to make it easier to use the luggage rack.・By devising the arrangement of seats, the space next to some of the boarding gates has been expanded (six places per car). It is easy to use even when carrying large luggage.・In-vehicle lighting has been changed to LED lighting to brighten the interior space and improve visual comfort.・All vehicles are equipped with air purifiers that deodorize, eliminate bacteria, suppress PM2.5, and suppress allergens such as pollen and dust mites.

- Equipped with two wide liquid crystal displays in the in-car guidance display above the entrance/exit, and with a two-screen configuration, more detailed information such as transfer information and station facility information. so that we can provide・In addition to Japanese and English, operation guidance is available in four languages: Chinese and Korean.・Introduce in-vehicle Wi-Fi in all vehicles to improve service.・All vehicles are equipped with security cameras to deter crime and improve security.

・Floor height has been lowered by 40 mm, similar to recent new train cars, to reduce the difference in level with the platform.・A yellow line was added to the floor of the door to make it easier to identify the entrance/exit.・Notify the opening and closing of the door with the chime and flashing of the lamp at the top of the door.・By using orange for the straps and handrails of the priority seats and a different color for the backs of the seats, the priority seats are easier to identify.・Instruction bells are installed to notify the position of an open door.

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