Fukuoka Subway 3000 Series / 福岡市交通局3000系
The 3000 Series (3000系) is an EMU operated by Fukuoka City Subway on the Nanakuma Line.
The inaugural type for Fukuoka Subway’s newest line, the 3000 series differ significantly from the operator’s previous fleet. The type runs on the standard gauge Nanakuma Line as opposed to the 1067mm narrow gauge used on the rest of Fukuoka Subway, linear motors are also used for the type instead of conventional propulsion. Introduced in 2005, 68 cars were produced initially, with an additional 16 ‘3000A’ cars ordered for the line’s extension in 2022, bringing the total up to 84 cars. All sets operate as 4-car formations, although a future extension to 6-cars is planned should the need for greater capacity arise. German designer Alexander Neumeister was in charge of the 3000 series’ exterior, well-known for his work on ICE types and the 500 series Shinkansen.
Basic Information:
Max Speed: 70km/h
Acceleration: 0.89m/s/s
Motor Output: 150kW x 2 per car
Seating: long
The following formations are included:
3 Car (Hypothetical Formation)
Configuration: all cars 0.5M
Max Pax: 487
3000 4 Car
Configuration: all cars 0.5M
Max Pax: 662
In Service: 2005-
3000 6 Car
Configuration: all cars 0.5M
Max Pax: 1012
In Service: Planned only
3000A 3 Car (Hypothetical Formation)
Configuration: all cars 0.5M
Max Pax: 450
3000A 4 Car
Configuration: all cars 0.5M
Max Pax: 615
In Service: 2021-
Capacity is calculated using 175% crush, slightly less than usual for subway vehicles due to the type’s narrow body and relative lack of standing space.
