The is a commuter electric multiple unit

Electric multiple unit

An electric multiple unit or EMU is a multiple unit train consisting of self-propelled carriages, using electricity as the motive power. An EMU requires no separate locomotive, as electric traction motors are incorporated within one or a number of the carriages...

 train operated by Sagami Railway

Sagami Railway

The , or , is a railway company operating three lines in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It ranks among the "big 15" major railways in Japan.- Overview :Sagami Railway is one of the core companies of the Sotetsu group...

 (Sōtetsu) in Japan.

History

The trains are based on JR East's E231 series

E231 series

The is an electric multiple unit type used for commuter and outer-suburban services operated by East Japan Railway Company in Japan since 2000.-Design:...

 design, and were built to replace ageing 5000

Sōtetsu 5000 series

The is a commuter electric multiple unit train formerly operated by Sagami Railway in Japan.-History:First introduced in December 1955, the trains were rebuilt from 1972 with new lightweight aluminium bodies and air-conditioning....

, 2100, and 6000 series trains. The 10000 series were constructed by Tokyu Car Corporation

Tokyu Car Corporation

is a manufacturer of heavy rail cars in Japan. The company is based in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, Japan, and a member of Tokyu Group. Tokyu Car manufactures rail vehicles not only for Tokyu Corporation but for other Japanese operators, including various Japan Railways Group companies and...

in Yokomaha and JR East's Niitsu factory. A total of 70 cars were built, formed as sets.

8-car sets

(10703 to 10707)

• 10700-10200-10100-10600-10600-10200-10100-10500

(10100, 10200, 10300 cars are motored. 10600 is a non-motored trailer.)

See also