Osaka Metro's new car "400 series" introduction new "Space ship design" 1 car to all cross seat Chuo Line
To the Chuo Line, which is in charge of the Expo
400 series train (image: Osaka Metro) introduced on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
Osaka Metro announced on December 9, 2021 (Thursday) that it will introduce two types of new cars on the Chuo Line, 400 series and 30000A series. [All seats cross seat vehicles! ] See more images of the new 400 series! Of these, the 30000A system is a new 30000 series introduced on the Midosuji Line, but the 400 series is a "new vehicle". Introduced 6 cars 23 trains. It will be introduced as a replacement for renewal vehicles of the 20 -series train operated on the Chuo Line and 24 series trains to be converted to other routes. The 400 series vehicles are characterized by the unprecedented front shape. It is said that the Chuo Line, which is responsible for the access of the Osaka and Kensai Expo held in Yumeshima, is positioned as a "route to the future", and the front shape is a glass -covered outlook, and it has adopted a futuristic design that makes the spacecraft conscious. In pursuit of new functions and high levels of comfort as a means of transportation, as well as safety, and "the design is also" fun to ride ". Also, low -floor vehicles and priority seats. Convenience has been improved, such as clarification, installation of security cameras in the car, operation guidance in four languages using a wide LCD display, air purification device for all vehicles and installation of Wi-Fi in the car. As another major feature. The point is that one car is a cross seat vehicle for one person instead of a long seat. In addition, the suspension advertisement in the car has been completely abolished and the feeling of openness is expanded. Operating the 400 series. It is scheduled for April 2023. It is said that it has various functions such as data transmission functions such as operating commands and information transmission from the command center for the demonstration experiment planned in 2024. 。
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