Meitetsu 3500 series

Meitetsu 3100/3500/3700 series
3500 series set 3504 on a semi-express service for Central Japan International Airport
In service1993 (1993)–present
ManufacturerNippon Sharyo
ReplacedMeitetsu 6000 series
Constructed
  • 1993–1996 (3500 series)
  • 1997–1998 (3700 series)
  • 1997–2000 (3100 series)
Number built3500 series: 136 vehicles (34 sets)
Number in service3500 series: 136 vehicles (34 sets)
OperatorNagoya Railroad
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Car length18.90 m (62 ft 0 in) (end cars)
18.83 m (61 ft 9 in) (middle cars)
Traction systemVariable frequency (GTO, IGBT)
Acceleration2.0 km/(h⋅s) (1.2 mph/s)
Deceleration
  • Service: 3.5 km/(h⋅s) (2.2 mph/s)
  • Emergency: 4.0 km/(h⋅s) (2.5 mph/s)
Electric system1500 V DC
Current collectionPantograph
Safety systemMeitetsu ATS
Multiple working
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)

The Meitetsu 3500 series (名鉄3500系) and the later 3100 and 3700 series (3100・3700系) are commuter electric multiple unit train types operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) in Japan since 1993.