Meitetsu 300 series

Meitetsu 300 series
Meitetsu 300 series
301 in April 2021
In service2002–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Constructed2002
Entered service1 April 2002 (2002-04-01)
Number built32 vehicles (8 sets)
Number in service32 vehicles (8 sets)
Formation4 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers301 - 308
Capacity530
OperatorsNagoya Railroad
Lines servedMeitetsu Komaki Line, Kamiiida Line
Specifications
Car body constructionStainless steel
Car length
  • 19,400 mm (63 ft 8 in) (end cars)
  • 19,300 mm (63 ft 4 in) (intermediate cars)
Width2,746 mm (9 ft 0.1 in)
Height3.62 m (11 ft 11 in)
Doors4 pairs per side
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Traction system2-level IGBTVVVF
Traction motors4 × 170 kW (228 hp) 3-phase AC induction motor
Power output1.36 MW (1,824 hp)
Acceleration3.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.9 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s) (service)
  • 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s) (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC (overhead catenary)
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Bogiesbolsterless
Safety system(s)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Meitetsu 300 series (名鉄300系) is a commuter electric multiple unit operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) on the Meitetsu Komaki Line and inter-running services through the Nagoya Subway Kamiiida Line in Japan since 2002.[1] They operate alongside the Nagoya Municipal Subway 7000 series introduced in 2003.

  1. ^ 300系 [300 series]. Meitetsu Museum of Rolling Stock (in Japanese). Nagoya Railroad, Inc. Archived from the original on 11 December 2010. Retrieved 15 November 2010.