Tobu 60000 series

Data (as of 12 Jan 2024)

History

The 60000 series was developed only for Noda Line, to replace 8000 series. Until the introduction of the 60000 series, Noda Line had been served by trains that were reallocated from other lines. Hence, the 60000 series was praised as the first brand new train on Noda Line in 70 years. 18 six-carriage units are in service at present.

Current Operations & Future Prospects

The 60000 series trains are used only on Noda Line, but one of them had run Sano Line on holidays in 2019. Tobu is going to rearrange all trainsets from six coaches to five, and redundant intermediate coaches will be converted and inserted to brand-new trains due to enter service in financial year 2024.