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On 15 July, Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. began operating Hitachi Rail’s new Series N100, nicknamed SPACIA X, as shown below. The SPACIA X could reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to the current SPACIA, and would virtually replace all of the electricity used for operations with electricity from renewable sources, making CO2 emissions net zero.
The new train’s nickname reflects the evolution of the Limited Express SPACIA by adding the letter “X” to the Limited Express SPACIA, which has long been loved by customers as a synonym for transportation to the Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen areas in Japan.
A total of 12 new cars in two trains have been introduced at the beginning of the operation, and another 12 new cars in two trains will be introduced in the future. Each train has 212 seats and includes a total of six formats for passengers to choose among, including a luxurious Cockpit Suite, Cockpit Lounge, Compartment, and Premium Seat.
Full Article: IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, Volume 18, Number 4, December 2023 |
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