Odakyu 50000 series VSE

The Odakyu 50000 series (小田急50000形, Odakyū 50000-gata) or VSE (Vault Super Express) is an electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Odakyu Electric Railway on Romancecar services in Japan. Two 10-car articulated sets were introduced in March 2005, manufactured by Nippon Sharyo.

Odakyu 50000 series VSE
Odakyu 50000 series VSE, May 2010
In service2005–Present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
Number built20 vehicles (2 trainsets)
Formation10 cars per trainset
Operator(s)Odakyu Electric Railway
Specifications
Car body constructionAluminium
Car length14 m (45 ft 11 in)
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph) (service)
130 km/h (81 mph) (design)
Traction systemVariable frequency (2-level IGBT)
Acceleration2.0 km/h/s
Deceleration4.0 km/h/s (service)
4.5 km/h/s (emergency)
Electric system(s)1,500 V DC
Current collection methodOverhead lines
Braking system(s)Regenerative brake
Safety system(s)ATS (OM)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The type won a Japanese good design award in 2005, and a Blue Ribbon Award in 2006.[1]

Features

The 50000 series has regenerative brakes, and is equipped with air suspension, and tilts for passenger comfort.

As with most previous Romancecar trains, the train cars in the sets are articulated.

The 50000 series trains have the driver's cab located above the passenger saloon, giving passengers a view out of the front of the train. This arrangement was used on earlier Odakyu Romancecar Trains, although discontinued with the 30000 series EXE trains.[2]

Interior
  • View out of front of the train (there are sun visors in summer)
  • Saloon seating
  • Compartment seating
  • Former smoking booth (no longer used)
  • Retractable ladder providing access to the raised driver's cab
Odakyu 50000 series VSE

History

The first set was delivered from Nippon Sharyo in November 2004, and entered service on 19 March 2005.[3]

References
  1. Romancecar Lineup | Ltd. Exp. Romancecar | Odakyu Electric Railway Archived 6 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  2. Ltd. Exp. Romancecar | Odakyu Electric Railway Archived 23 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "2007 小田急ロマンスカーオールガイド" [2007 Odakyu RomanceCar Comprehensive Guide]. Tetsudō Daiya Jōhō Magazine. Vol. 36 no. 277. Japan: Kōtsū Shimbun. May 2007. pp. 10–13.
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