Keisei 3600 series

Data (as of 23 May 2026)

History

The Keisei 3600 series was designed for through-service towards the Toei Asakusa Line. It can also run Hokuso but not Keikyu, unlike other Keisei's rolling stock. There were nine six-carriage units at first, but they later became six eight-car units and one six-car unit in the 1990s, and they had been used mainly for limited express or rapid services. In 2002-13, an eight-car unit was leased out to Shibayama Railway. Another four-car unit has also been leased out to Shibayama since 2026.

Meanwhile, most units were taken out of service in 2019-20 as the company introduced 3100 series.

Current Operations & Future Prospects

There are a six and four-car units, respectively. The former one was restored to its original livery in 2020 and used mainly for stopping services on the Keisei Main, Chiba and Chihara Lines. However, it is de facto a spare unit so that it does not run often. The latter one, which is now used by Shibayama Railway, mostly runs the Shibayama Railway line, and occasionally runs the Kanamachi or Chiba and Chihara Lines.

Photos

The 3600 series originally had red bands, which was called "Fire Orange Livery". In 2020, Keisei restored a six-carriage unit to this design.

One unit was leased out to Shibayama Railway in 2002-13, though it was mostly used on the Keisei Main Line along with other 3600 series trains. The other one, which has been used by Shibayama since 2026, looks different.