Izuhakone Railway 3000 series
Data (as of 1 Sep 2026)
| Status: | Least Concern |
| Constructed in: | 1979-82, 1987, 1997 |
| Number built: | 18 |
| Registered: | 18 |
History
The 3000 series was introduced to the Sunzu Line. At that time, there were ex-Seibu trains (a parent company of Izuhakone Railway) and those resold by Japanese National Railways. They were obsolete and too small, as they dated back to the 1930s. The company therefore decided to replace them with brand new trains.
The 3000 series was the first train to have air-conditioning on the Izuhakone Railway network. Each unit consists of three coaches with transverse seating and three sets of doors per carriage. Bodies of those introduced after 1987 are made of stainless steel, looking different from older units. The company ordered another unit in 1997.
Current Operations & Future Prospects
The 3000 series is used for stopping services on the Sunzu Line. Most units are covered with advertisements, some of which are eccentric.
Photos
The first unit was painted green and beige in 2018, the livery of Izuhakone Railway Tram which was permanently closed in 1963. This unit was repainted brown in 2026.
A unit with stainless-steel bodies.
(Updated: 1 Sep 2026)