三菱重工業 西武鉄道から西武鉄道山口線向け新造車両3編成（12両）を受注

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has received an order from Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. for three sets of new transit system trains (12 cars) for Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line. This is the first order for new transit system trains from Seibu Railway. As the first new trains in 40 years for the Yamaguchi Line, the trains will contribute to further strengthening transport capacity and improving convenience.

The Seibu Yamaguchi Line connects three stations, from Tamako Station in Higashimurayama, Tokyo to Seibukyujo-mae Station in Tokorozawa, Saitama, and is located along the line, where Seibu Group’s large-scale leisure facilities such as Belluna Dome and Seibuen Amusement Park are located. The new trains will be manufactured to replace the existing 8500 series trains currently operating on the line. They will be delivered in stages from 2025 to 2027. The new trains will change the seats from the 8500 series cross seats to long seats, thereby enhancing transportation capacity to Belluna Dome and Seibuen Amusement Park. In addition, wheelchair spaces, child seats, and in-car information displays will be installed to meet the needs of diverse passengers and improve convenience.

The first train set (note) will have a design inspired by the Saitama Seibu Lions, whose home stadium is the Belluna Dome, and the interior will also have a color scheme inspired by the Lions. The side of the front car will feature a large logo of Leo, the Lions’ official mascot, which is expected to lift the spirits of passengers heading to the Belluna Dome to cheer on the team.

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この新交通システムは、ゴムタイヤを使用しているため、走行がスムーズで低騒音。また、内燃機関ではなく電気モーターを動力源としているため、CO2排出量も少なく、カーボンフリー・省エネ社会に向けた環境負荷低減を実現するクリーンモビリティです。このような優れたデザインと環境性能を兼ね備えた車両の納入は、周辺施設のイメージアップにも貢献します。

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