Investing.com MHI Receives Order for 3 New Series of Trains (12 Cars) for Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line
TOKYO, January 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (TYO:) (MHI) received an order from Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. for three train sets (12 cars) for its Yamaguchi Line, Automated Guided Transit (AGT) system. The first order is from Seibu Railway for AGT systems. The Yamaguchi Line is currently being upgraded with new railcars for the first time in 40 years, to increase passenger capacity and improve passenger comfort.
The Yamaguchi Line connects three stations from Tamaka in Higashimurayama, Tokyo to Seibukyujo-mae in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Along the line there are two large recreational facilities belonging to the Seibu Group: Belluna Dome and the Seibu Amusement Park. The newly ordered railcar, to be delivered between fiscal years 2025 and 2027, will replace the existing 8500 series railcars. The upgrade of the 8500 series cross seats to the new long seat layout will increase passenger capacity at Belluna Dome and Seibu Amusement Park. The new cars will also improve practicality and address the different needs of passengers by adding space for wheelchairs, child seats and information screens.
The first train to be delivered will feature a design related to the Saitama Seibu Lions baseball team, which is based at the Belluna Dome. The interior will be decorated in team colors, while the exterior of the first car will feature an image of Leo, the team’s official mascot, on both sides. Together, these design features will raise the level of excitement and enthusiasm of passengers heading to the Belluna Dome.
AGT Yamaguchi Line uses rubber tires for a smooth and quiet ride. Also, because cars use electric motors instead of internal combustion engines, they contribute to clean mobility with low CO2 emissions, thus reducing the environmental impact towards a decarbonized and more energy efficient world. The adoption of new cars that combine superior design features and excellent environmental performance will contribute to improving the public image of facilities along the railway line.
Going forward, MHI Group will continue to work with service bases around the world to provide high value-added services that meet local customer needs. By delivering AGT systems that emit low CO2 emissions, the company will also seek to provide answers and solutions to regional issues, including economic development and improved transportation convenience, while further contributing to the realization of a carbon neutral society.
The designs of the second and third train sets are currently undecided.
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