On January 24, Keisei Electric Railway publicly unveiled the new Series 3200 train at the Sogo Train Yard, set to be introduced this fiscal year. This new model, arriving about five years after the Series 3100 debut in October 2019, will gradually replace the existing Series 3500.
The concept is a “flexible train gentle to people and the environment,” reflecting changes such as increasing inbound demands and population decline. Its defining feature is the ability to flexibly change the number of cars in two-car units to adapt to transport demand fluctuations.
The exterior design retains Keisei’s traditional red and blue color scheme. The front car’s interconnecting door is centrally located to allow walk-through access during coupling operations. For smoother separation and coupling, Keisei trains feature electric couplers for the first time.
The main control device utilizes the latest SiC-VVVF system with semiconductors, reducing power consumption by about 69% compared to the Series 3500. Additionally, to reduce energy consumption, the side LED displays turn off when the speed exceeds 70 km/h during acceleration and relight when slowing down to 65 km/h.
Inside, a feature of the Keisei trains, the two-seat long bench and pocket windows behind the crew cabin, has been removed, replaced with waist supports that also function as handrails. This is due to the cabin expansion necessitated by increased onboard equipment.
The seat design is inspired by cherry blossoms and rape flowers, with general seats in a blue theme and priority seats in a red theme. This design is also applied to the partition glass doors, where Keisei’s mascot, the Keisei Panda, is hidden.
Above-door information displays are integrated 17-inch wide LCD screens, providing information such as station stops and transfer guides in four languages.
To enhance onboard safety, Keisei has for the first time adopted a function that allows crew to view footage from security cameras inside the cabin during emergency intercom operation. Additionally, three security cameras are installed per car.
Initially, six cars will be introduced, operating primarily on the Keisei main line and Chiba line as local trains. Once the fleet expands in the 2025 fiscal year to accommodate eight-car formations, there’s potential for through services on other companies’ lines. It is anticipated that with the eight-car introductions, existing Series 3400 cars will also be up for replacement.
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