Hokuriku Railroad will introduce the “1M Series” (Hyakuman Series) on its Ishikawa Line from fiscal 2027.
The model name, “1M Series” (Hyakuman Series), is derived from the history of Kaga Hyakumangoku and Ishikawa Prefecture’s population of approximately one million. A total of 12 cars will be introduced, comprising six two-car trainsets. Each car will accommodate 117 passengers, with 35 seats and standing room for 82 passengers. Japan Transport Engineering Company will manufacture the trains.
The design selected was “Beginning in the Sky, Continuing to the Sea,” which received the most votes in a public poll. It depicts the natural landscapes stretching across the Hakusan Mountain Range, the Sea of Japan, and the Tedori River through horizontal stripes inspired by Kaga mizuhiki decorative cords. The trains will feature six colors: the five traditional Kaga colors of indigo, dark red, ochre, grass green, and ancient purple, along with Hokutetsu orange.
Priority seating and a free space area will be located near the doors. An energy-efficient control system will reduce electricity consumption by approximately 60%, and digital information displays will show the train’s current location, route maps, and information about areas along the line. The interior will be inspired by the Heihaden worship hall at Shirayama Hime Shrine, featuring dark red seat upholstery and wood-grain flooring.
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